Credentialing Program Assistant

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Assist the C&P Manager/Analyst in developing short- and long-term goals to support the mission of the credentials and privileging program.

• Help identify the resources needed to carry out program functions and meet operational requirements.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in credentials and clinical privileging for staff and leadership.

• Keep leadership and administrative staff informed of program changes policy updates and new regulatory requirements.

• Review correspondence VetPro reports and communications to identify urgent matters confidential information and problem areas requiring follow-up.

• Research regulations standards and reference materials to determine appropriate corrective action for discrepancies or compliance issues.

• Ensure accurate provider data was entered and maintained in VetPro including licensure DEA registration NPDB Continuous Query FSMB education training certifications and privileging actions.

• Manage provider applications and renewals for licensed independent practitioners including review of complete documentation and primary source verification.

• Verify credentials through approved primary sources such as licensing boards certifying organizations universities the AMA NPDB DoD and healthcare facilities.

• Review application packages and credentialing files for omissions inconsistencies and technical compliance with VHA policy regulatory requirements and TJC standards.

• Coordinate with clinical service departments maintained credentialing records and tracked time-sensitive actions audits renewals FPPE/OPPE and other privileging requirements.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.)
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Credentialing Program Assistant/PD04820A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PLEASE NOTE: This position is currently subject to consistency review that may result in a change in grade once concluded. If the Position Description is found to be at a lower grade pay retention may not be authorized.

• 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 is mostly sedentary. Occasionally light physical effort may be required such as that involved with walking stair climbing and carrying of light office items. The work is performed in an office setting which require normal safety precautions typical for offices and meeting rooms. The work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated. 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/05/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
  • Experience in healthcare credentialing and privileging including reviewing provider qualifications verifying licensure and certifications and applying credentialing standards and privileging requirements.
  • Analytical administrative clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field.
  • Collaborated with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative clinical or other service activities.
  • Provided knowledge of health care delivery systems including their missions organizational structures programs and operational requirements to support effective analysis coordination and implementation of clinical and administrative functions.
  • Applied knowledge of regulatory and credentialing standards as well as facility requirements in administrative areas such as budget personnel and procurement to ensure compliance and support efficient program operations.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

Junior IC