Health System Specialist (Credentialing and Privileging)

Veterans Health Administration; West Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health System Specialist (Credentialing and Privileging) at the West Haven VA Medical Center in Connecticut. The role focuses on analytical reviews, data management, and advising VAMC leadership on processes within the C&P program.

The incumbent will implement FPPE/OPPE systems, evaluate clinical plans, and support leadership with data-driven insights, ensuring compliance and reporting for the C&P program.

Responsibilities

• Implement FPPE and OPPE monitoring systems across divisions of the VAMC.
• Analyze clinical evaluation plans to ensure competence measurement for Licensed Independent Practitioners.
• Gather, analyze, and track program data from start to finish to ensure compliance.

Job description

Health System Specialist (Credentialing and Privileging)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Health System Specialist is assigned to the Medical Staff Office, which is under the Chief of Staff at the West Haven, Connecticut VA Medical Center (VAMC). The incumbent is responsible for conducting analytical reviews, managing and tracking data, and serving as an advisor to VAMC leadership on key processes related to the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) program of the VAMC.

Key Responsibilities

Health System Specialist GS-0671-09 Major duties include, but are not limited to: Implementing, maintenance, and updating of Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) monitoring systems in support of all divisions of the VAMC. Working collaboratively with VAMC leadership, healthcare providers, the C&P administrative specialists, and other administrative teams in managing the FPPE and the OPPE for the C&P Program.

Analyzing clinical evaluation plans to assure that they meet standards and are thorough and appropriate to measure and document the clinical competence of the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Gathering, analyzing, documenting and tracking program data from beginning to end ensuring program compliance. Lead consultant for the VAMC Report Card data related to the C&P Program.

Identifying issues and recommends corrective actions to supervisor, VAMC leaders, or administrative support personnel as appropriate. Ensuring initiation, completion and compliance of FPPE and OPPE clinical evaluations to include providing guidance and assistance in accordance with all requirements and standards. Reviewing and completing quarterly reports required by VA Central Office.

Managing special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes. Providing technical guidance and supports program leadership by conducting and analyzing healthcare provider industry studies. Proficient in using credentialing management systems (VetPro or comparable) and standard office software (word processing, spreadsheet, email, database). Performs other duties within the C&P program as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours; Monday- Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm EST Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Credentialing and Privileging)/PD99877S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Notifications: This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.

Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is in the Competitive Service.

Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. Veterans' preference does not apply for current permanent Federal agency employees.

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $72737 – $94563/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.