Credentialing Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Credentialing Program Assistant supports the Chief of Staff at Harry S Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO, providing administrative direction and technical support to credentialing and privileging operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating local credentialing processes, ensuring primary source verification, maintaining provider data (Licenses, DEA, NPDB, FSMB), and communicating regulatory changes to staff to ensure compliance with VHA and TJC standards.

Qualifications

• GS-06 level requires one year of specialized experience in credentialing and privileging.
• Experience drafting local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws.
• No educational substitution for the GS-06 level.

Responsibilities

• Assists C&P Manager in developing short- and long-term goals for the program.
• Identifies resources needed for the credentials program.
• Serves as SME in credentials field.
• Keeps leadership informed of regulatory changes and policies.
• Reviews VetPro reports to identify issues.
• Researches regulations to correct problems.
• Ensures provider data is accurate in VetPro.
• Verifies licensure, DEA, certifications, and other credentials.
• Coordinates with clinical departments on competency findings.
• Participates in annual C&P self-assessment and improvement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm.

Skills

Credentialing knowledge

Documentation & data tracking

Regulatory compliance

Guidance to staff

Tools

VetPro

NPDB

FSMB

Job description

The Credentialing Program Assistant supports the Chief of Staff at Harry S Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO, providing administrative direction and technical support to credentialing and privileging operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating local credentialing processes, ensuring primary source verification, maintaining provider data (Licenses, DEA, NPDB, FSMB), and communicating regulatory changes to staff to ensure compliance with VHA and TJC standards.