Credentialing Program Assistant

Summary

The Credentialing Program Assistant is assigned to the Medical Staff Office, under the Chief of Staff at the Portland VA Medical Center, and is responsible for conducting analytical reviews, managing and tracking data, and advising VAMC leadership on key processes related to the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) program.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities: 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. Assembles complete packages for Medical Staff Committee Process. Participates in the development of Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE), Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and privilege forms Generates and analyzes facility Report Cards. Technical skills are applied to extract and analyze large datasets in a variety of formats (i.e. Access, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and manage and organize information from various VA repositories to present data in reports and presentations to supervisors and managers. Collaborates with the VAMC's Telehealth Coordinator to ensure practitioners are part of current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and are meeting C&P requirements. Ensures that exit review forms are completed properly and timely for licensed providers who leave the VAMC and that State licensing reports are done. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm PST Compressed/Flexible: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Credentialing Program Assistant/PD21869-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 10/19/2026. You may qualify based on your specialized experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Gathers, analyzes, documents and tracks program data from beginning to end ensuring program compliance. Implements tracking and monitoring systems for actions indicated by the Credentials Committee, such as licensed provider's exit review forms, Service Chief and supervisory requirements, state licensing board reporting requirements, and state licensing board reporting correspondences. Reviews and completes quarterly reports. Manages special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes; provides data analysis support; leads in implementation practices and procedures. Establishes program work priorities to meet compliance and communicates to the appropriate program manager and leadership; determines baselines for complex assessments and determines which issues require tracking and further analysis. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.