Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 91,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Providence is seeking a Program Specialist in the Credentialing and Privileging area within the Chief of Staff Office. The role focuses on analytical reviews, data management, and serving as an advisor to VAMC leadership on the C&P program.

Qualifications

Education transcripts must be submitted with your application.
Experience analyzing clinical evaluation plans and FPPE/OPPE processes.
Knowledge of Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct analytical reviews, manage and track data for the C&P program.
Serve as advisor to VAMC leadership on C&P processes.
Implement and monitor FPPE/OPPE systems; maintain related forms and plans.

Education

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Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Program Specialist position is in Credentialing and Privileging Manager of Chief of Staff Service Line at the VA Providence Healthcare Systems, located at the Providence location. It is a full time, 40 hours a week position.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as a Program Specialist and is assigned to the Chief of Staff Office, at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) and 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.

The incumbent is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and update of Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) monitoring systems in support of all divisions of the VAMC. Duties include, but not limited to: Works 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.

Functions as the facility's subject matter expert (SME) for these areas. Applies knowledge of the C&P process and knowledge of medical terminology, medical specialties and core privileges and procedures to serve as the first line reviewer of the facility's FPPE and OPPE forms, plans, and processes.

Analyzes 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). Coordinates and consults with medical care providers when plans lack specificity or other required information. Work Schedule: Full time; Mon-Fri; 7:30a-4p. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: Adhoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD03993-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Notifications: Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Applicants 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 a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.

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 $69905 – $90882/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.