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Credentialing Program Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
Hybrid Saint Louis, MO $47K – $61K Apply by Sep 9, 2026 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant ISFJISTJ Operations
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This position is located within the Medical Staff Office with the St. Louis VA Medical Center. This position is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction and support to the credentialing and privileging (C&P) operations. The incumbent ensures compliance with VHA policies, directives, memos and notices of The Joint Commission standards, recommendations by the Office of Inspector General and Government Accountability Office and other internal or external auditors.
What You'll Do
- →Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assists the C&P Manager in developing short- and long-term goals necessary to accomplish the mission of the C&P program.
- →Assists in identifying the resources necessary for accomplishing the mission and function of the credentials and privileging program.
- →Serves as subject matter expert in the field of credentials and clinical privileging.
- →Keeps leadership and appropriate administrative staff informed of program changes, new regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures pertaining to the C&P process.
- →Receives and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
- →Upon identification of a problem, researches reference materials, regulations, and standards to identify appropriate action necessary to correct the problem.
- →Issues of a serious nature are elevated to the supervisor for guidance.
- →Ensures accurate provider data is entered into and maintained in the VetPro computer program.
- →Manages provider applications (initial and renewals) for LIPs C&P within the VAMC.
- →Provides guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation of establishing privileges for Licensed Independent Providers.
- →Prepares agendas for credentials related meetings, ensures those involved are notified of expectations, and ensures appropriate paperwork is accomplished completely and accurately prepared for committee action.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
- →Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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 dentification 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 or 2-year trial 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, 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: 414a3d6e-7169-42b4-866c-491a38b58a61
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