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Credentialing Program Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Fayetteville, AR $45K – $66K Apply by Oct 8, 2026 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant ISFJISTJ Healthcare
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Responsible for working collaboratively with leadership, healthcare providers, the Credentialing & Privileging (C&P), administrative Specialists and other administrative teams in managing the Focused Professional Practice Evaluations and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations for the C&P programs, providing guidance on processes, requirements and implementation.
What You'll Do
- →Duties: Process credentialing and privileging documentation for providers; Assemble credentialing packets for Medical Staff Committees; Generate credentialing reports (Report Cards, compliance tracking).
- →Perform primary source verifications (licenses, NPDB, certifications); Review credentialing files for completeness and accuracy; Perform VetPro access reviews and ensure system compliance; Track FPPE/OPPE completion and monitoring requirements.
- →Identify discrepancies and request corrections from providers; Conduct first-level review of FPPE/OPPE documentation; Analyze credentialing data trends and identify issues.
- →Enter and maintain credentialing data in VetPro and databases; Track provider licensure, certifications, and expiration timelines; Maintain tracking systems for credentialing requirements; Track and process provider exit reviews and reporting requirements.
- →Coordinate with external agencies (licensing boards, NPDB); Communicate deficiencies and requirements to stakeholders.
- →Conduct audits of credentialing files and monitoring systems; Maintain documentation and audit trails for credentialing actions.
- →Maintain credentialing records in compliance with regulations; Monitor credentialing workflows and ensure compliance timelines; Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and VA standards.
- →Assist in implementing credentialing processes and updates; Provide guidance to staff on credentialing procedures; Identify issues requiring escalation to supervisor.
- →Provide administrative and technical support to C&P program; Perform additional administrative support duties as assigned; Support special projects and credentialing initiatives.
- →Communicate and coordinate with providers, clinical staff, and external entities.
- →Extract and organize data from systems (Excel, databases); Support development of credentialing forms and tracking tools.
- →Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
- →Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
- →Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 32fd6568-cfeb-4a9b-bd71-a495c27c07a8
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