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Medical Staff Coordinator


Job Location:

Phoenix, AZ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 50460 - 50460
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

One position is located at the Whiteriver Service Unit in Whiteriver Arizona. One position is located at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix Arizona. The Medical Staff Coordinator coordinates the credentialing process and works professionally and independently to ensure a reliable and organized credentialing process for the medical staff. Incumbent reports to the Clinical Director.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7 2025 in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).


Duties

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.

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  • Initiates verification requests for medical licensure board certification medical school graduation residency post-graduate training and any other pertinent training.
  • Tracks and maintains logs of medical staff membership clinical privileges and licensures/certifications to ensure that they do not expire.
  • Attends Medical Staff Executive Committee Meetings and services as a technical advisor on credentialing and privileging.
  • Serves as an advisor to the Clinical Director on matters in which the Medical Staff credentialing process can be carried out in the most effective efficient manner.
  • Works with the computerized credentialing software systems for overall medical staff credentialing.
  • Coordinates the overall program/process for all visiting medical students physician assistant students nurse practitioner students volunteers and resident rotations in accordance to policies.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
    ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period
    U.S. Citizenship is required
    Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

    This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

    Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

    Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

    Background Investigation Requirement:

    This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

    A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

    Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

    Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

    Financial Suitability Requirement:

    This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

    Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

    Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

    Qualifications

    To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

    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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include using computerized credentialing software to manage provider applications within a healthcare facility; using software applications such as word processing and databases and internet database applications for data entry file maintenance and data retrieval; evaluating medical staff files to determine appropriate response to incoming requests for verification of hospital affiliation and clinical privileges from other healthcare facilities and state licensing agencies.

    OR Completion of 1 full year of graduate (18 semester hours) level education that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

    OR Completion of a bachelors degree with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) in a field that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the positions. For more information on (S.A.A.) please visit: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. When combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify.

    GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level l in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include independently coordinating the credentialing and privileging process for a health care facility; using computerized credentialing software to manage provider applications within a healthcare facility; using software applications such as word processing and databases and internet database applications for data entry file maintenance and data retrieval; evaluating medical staff files to determine appropriate response to incoming requests for verification of hospital affiliation and clinical privileges from other healthcare facilities and state licensing agencies; and independently researching reference materials regulations and standards to identify appropriate action necessary to correct problems or issues.

    OR Completion of a Masters or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.B. or J.D. if related.

    OR Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. When combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify.

    Time In Grade
    Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

    You must meet all qualification requirements within the closing date of the announcement.

    Education

    This position has an education requirement; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

    Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: 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

    Additional information

    Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

    This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

    This position has promotion potential to the GS-GS-9 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at managements discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties the continuing need for the higher level duties and Regulatory/Administrative approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

    You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
    As part of the application process you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.

    1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government
    2. In this role how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness
    3. How would you help advance the Presidents Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role
    4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional academic or personal achievements

    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.


    Required Experience:

    Staff IC