Health System Specialist, HPE Programs & Onboarding

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health System Specialist to support HPE programs, trainee onboarding, and credentialing across VA facilities in Chicago.

The role emphasizes coordination with HR, IT, and clinical service lines to ensure compliant onboarding of health professions trainees and adherence to OAA standards. The position requires strong analytical and administrative skills, knowledge of healthcare administration, and experience working with healthcare professionals and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate study in hospital/public health administration or related field.
• Specialized experience in healthcare management/administration.
• Knowledge of regulatory/credentialing standards and requirements.
• Experience onboarding healthcare staff and coordinating with HR/IT/security.

Responsibilities

• Manage HPE programs including affiliation agreements and trainee qualifications/credentials.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of health professions trainees (HPTs).
• Review HPT applications against OAA criteria before HR processing.
• Provide analyses, policy guidance, and opinions on HPT appointments and onboarding.
• Analyze onboarding processes for efficiency and alignment with policies/SOPs; support data-driven improvements.
• Coordinate across clinical and administrative service lines to improve HPT onboarding and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Administrative support

Healthcare coordination

Policy interpretation

Education

Hospital administration

Public health administration

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health System Specialist to support HPE programs, trainee onboarding, and credentialing across VA facilities in Chicago.

The role emphasizes coordination with HR, IT, and clinical service lines to ensure compliant onboarding of health professions trainees and adherence to OAA standards. The position requires strong analytical and administrative skills, knowledge of healthcare administration, and experience working with healthcare professionals and