Credentialing Program Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hampton (VA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia, part of the VA's Veterans Health Administration, seeks a Credentialing and Privileging Program Support Assistant. You will process initial and renewal credentialing and privileging applications for LIPs and Non-LIPs, and conduct primary-source verification to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Reporting to the C&P Manager, you will maintain credentialing trackers and respond to questions from providers and staff.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes processing initial and renewal credentialing and privileging for LIPs and Non-LIPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and other standard office software.
• Strong organizational skills and experience supporting accreditation activities.
• Knowledge of JC, OIG, VHA, and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Excel

Adobe

Office software

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Outils

Credentialing software

Description du poste

This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Hampton VA Medical Center, in Hampton, Virginia. This position serves as Program Support Assistant (Credentialer) for the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) section organizationally aligned under the Chief of Staff Service Line. Reports to the C&P Manager. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Processes and manages initial and renewal credentialing and privileging applications for Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIPs) and Non-Licensed Independent Practitioners (Non-LIPs); conducts and validates primary-source verification of provider credentials, including licensure, DEA registration, education and training, board certification, employment history, peer references; prepares credentialing and privileging actions and supporting documentation for review and approval; develops and maintains credentialing trackers, databases, reports, correspondence, and other records; provides technical guidance and assistance to providers, applicants, Clinical Service Chiefs, and administrative staff regarding credentialing and privileging requirements.

Preferred experience

• Minimum of two years office administrative or credentialing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and other standard office software applications.
• Strong organizational skill and experience supporting accreditation activities.
• Knowledge of applicable JC, OIG, VHA, and regulatory requirements.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.