Total 11 Junior Executive Product Specialist job vacancies in The United States of America

The Program Support Assistant -Credentialing Specialist is assigned to the Credentialing and Privileging Office, which is under the Chief of Staff at the West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) and is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction and support to the credentialing operations. The Program Support Assistant -Credentialing Specialist is aligned to and supervised by the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Manager. The incumbent is responsible for collecting relevant data and the decision-making process to ensure that qualified health care professionals are providing appropriate care in appropriate settings. The incumbent is responsible for the audit of all required credentials for authenticity and veracity in accordance with TJC standards and VHA policies and procedures.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, for compliance and timely update, of expiration of time-limited credentials.
• Serving as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing.
• Receiving and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Managing provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• Assuring application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements.
• Determining processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Analyzing and managing issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as adverse actions against licensures, certifications, and NPDB) CQ reports.
• Conducting final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P manager/Analyst.
• Possessing a credit card and is responsible for maintaining records, reconciling monthly charge statements and verifying legitimacy of requests for NPDB Single and CQ enrollments/ renewals, licensure verification (if applicable), National Student Clearing House, Work Number and certifications (if applicable).
• Reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies with Fiscal Service.
• Performing other credentialing duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant (Credentialing Specialist)/PD99868S and PD99868s
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.
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.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Note: This is a Bargaining Unit Position

Starting at $42,022 Per Year (GS 6-7)

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, for compliance and timely update, of expiration of time-limited credentials.
• Serving as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing.
• Receiving and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Managing provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• Assuring application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements.
• Determining processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Analyzing and managing issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as adverse actions against licensures, certifications, and NPDB) CQ reports.
• Conducting final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P manager/Analyst.
• Possessing a credit card and is responsible for maintaining records, reconciling monthly charge statements and verifying legitimacy of requests for NPDB Single and CQ enrollments/ renewals, licensure verification (if applicable), National Student Clearing House, Work Number and certifications (if applicable).
• Reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies with Fiscal Service.

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 - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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#: Program Support Assistant Credentialing Specialist/PD99868S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $42,022 Per Year (GS 6-7)

The incumbent acts as a liaison to facility staff by disseminating information to the appropriate areas, facilitating employee adherence to mandates from regulatory agencies and assisting the Privacy/FOIA Officer with various monitors to ensure VA and other federal privacy policies and procedures are observed. The Privacy/FOIA Assistant acts as the alternate Privacy/FOIA Officer in the absence of the designated Privacy/FOIA Officer. The incumbent
promotes an awareness of privacy principles consistent with the mission, and values of the VA, and those required by federal law. Assists in the implementation, day-to-day functions, and maintenance of the Privacy and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) programs. Incumbent may occasionally perform higher level related duties (minus supervision of subordinates) in the temporary absence of the Privacy/FOIA Officer to cover time-sensitive/emergent privacy and/or freedom of information issues.

Assists in preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying Privacy and FOIA request documents. Incumbent provides updated privacy information to staff to ensure that government and industry best practices for health care and executive agency privacy are understood and met. The incumbent maintains mandated privacy files, searches for and locates records requests; compiles data or information from files or from other departments, such as HIMS, to complete audits.

Assists the Privacy/FOIA Officer in reviewing processes for proper accounting of disclosures of privacy- protected information made by the facility, coordinating with ROI staff to assist in the capture of required release data. As directed, the incumbent audits ROI activities for compliance with disclosures policy and procedures. Assists in the investigation of data breaches and recommends appropriate resolution and remediation; provides refresher, remedial and new hire training to staff regarding facility-specific privacy and FOIA expectations and processes. Identifies and maintains records of Privacy, FOIA, and RM training completion by facility staff.

Assists the Privacy/FOIA Officer in the compilation and submission of the facility's Annual FOIA report.

Promotion Potential: None

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Ad Hoc. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Description/PD#: Government Information Specialist (Privacy/FOIA Officer Assistant)/PD14421O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $58,049 Per Year (GS 9)

Duties:

• Oversees outreach activities, education to active-duty service members, Veterans, their families, and enrolled Veterans treated at the facility.
• Interacts with community partners to aide in educational and operational needs, provides information regarding the EOVAHCS's policies and operations regarding VA healthcare enrollment.
• Participates in many outreach and training events within the community and VA system that aim to provide information on services available within the Medical Center and Communitybased Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
• Monitors progress of outreach efforts by keeping updated information, maintaining accurate files and notes, collecting, and responding to feedback and reporting progress and result of outreach efforts.
• Assists in distributing outreach materials including applications, brochures, fact sheets, web content, and other targeted information which highlights medical center services and locations.
• Maintains a functional relationship with the Outreach Coordinator, Public Affairs and the Strategic Capital/Revenue Investment Planning Team (SCRIPT) along with facility staff that provides care to service members and Veterans, including staff from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) /Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Women Veterans, Healthcare for Homeless Veterans, Minority Outreach and Enrollment and Eligibility.
• Provides outreach educational services to Veteran Service Offices, universities and colleges and Veteran's groups, such as Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Am Vets, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and American Legion to name a few.
• Functions as a liaison for Veterans navigating the VA System and those community providers assisting with their care in the community.
• Maintain access to a VA laptop and provide on-site enrollment to Veterans at selected outreach events and may need to attend some evening and weekend events in which a change in tour will take place to meet outreach needs.
• Travel to the local CBOC's to provide enrollment services and submit VHIC cards for eligible veterans.
• Reviewing of report, records and statistical computations for accuracy and propriety.
• Serves as expert benefit advisor to HAS Leadership and supports the management information components of all health eligibility related programs.
• Responsible for applying an extensive body of rules and regulations relative to Veterans Eligibility for VA healthcare benefits, assisting families with a Veteran's death, burial and explanation of death benefits.
• Responsible for entering demographic, insurance, and income information, into the Vista and Enrollment System.
• Provides administrative support and collaborates with inpatient staffing personnel such as Physicians, Physician's Assistants, Nurses, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Social Workers, and other administrative and professional staff throughout AAVAMC area transitioning patients identified as ineligible for VA patient care.
• Responsible for managing and tracking Other Than Honorable Discharge adjudications.
• Serves as a point of contact for Special Focus: Expanded Access for Emergent Mental Health Services for Former Service members which requires the HBA to assist in determining entitlement of Presumptive eligibility for Psychosis and Other Mental Illness, Tentative eligibility and VA's Humanitarian care authority for Ineligible Former Service members.
• Assists the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator in determining eligibility for Mental Health Services for ineligible veterans with and Other Than Honorable Discharge by submitting VA Form 20-0896 on behalf of the Veteran to the VA Regional Office.
• Serves as the POC for all official names changes of patients, gathering legal documentation and signed requests to route up to the PO for approval and implementation.
• Involved in an extremely complex blend of computing technology, medical information, communication skills and leadership qualities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of the priorities, commitments and goals for HAS - Ambulatory Care & Processing Section, as it relates to veteran's health benefits and the Medical Center's operating principles to meet this facility's needs as they relate to annual goals.
• Responsible for updating the Date of Death in a Patients File. He/she must request and obtain a Death Certificate and or verification from other government database before entering the DOD into the patient file.
• Possess skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, relatives, and hospital staff.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position
Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant (Enrollment Outreach Specialist)/PD141290
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

The Program Support Assistant -Credentialing Specialist is assigned to the Credentialing and Privileging Office, which is under the Chief of Staff at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) and is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction and support to the credentialing operations. The Program Support Assistant -Credentialing Specialist is aligned to and supervised by the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Manager. The incumbent is responsible for collecting relevant data and the decision-making process to ensure that qualified health care professionals are providing appropriate care in appropriate settings. The incumbent is responsible for the audit of all required credentials for authenticity and veracity in accordance with TJC standards and VHA policies and procedures.

Major Duties:

• Monitoring, for compliance and timely update, of expiration of time-limited credentials.
• Serving as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing.
• Receiving and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Managing provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• Assuring application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements.
• Determining processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Analyzing and managing issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as adverse actions against licensures, certifications, and NPDB) CQ reports.
• Conducting final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P manager/Analyst.
• Possessing a credit card and is responsible for maintaining records, reconciling monthly charge statements and verifying legitimacy of requests for NPDB Single and CQ enrollments/ renewals, licensure verification (if applicable), National Student Clearing House, Work Number and certifications (if applicable).
• Reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies with Fiscal Service.
• Performing other credentialing duties as assigned.

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-Friday 0800-1630
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant-Credentialing Specialist/PD99868A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $47,616 Per Year (GS 6-7)

Duties Include:

• Supports the Privacy/FOIA Officer in developing a local level strategy for data governance, which includes leading from the executive office and ensuring a unique program that includes diverse processes and specific policies which are independent of other facilities.
• Makes decisions of data disclosure, conducts independent investigations, conducts compliance activities, and implements physical, technical, and administrative safeguards across the facility.
• Develops and executes strategic management initiatives in Privacy/FOIA program areas that establishes areas of control of information within the facility and interfaces with all business operations across service lines/departments.
• Assists the Privacy/FOIA Officer in strengthening and sustaining the operational life cycle of the Privacy/FOIA program in developing a communication strategy that fosters awareness for both internal and external partners to improve compliance, provide training and engage the public.
• Performs complex analysis of key policy inquiries that can encompass any and all information collected, used, or disclosed in the facility.
• Contributes to significant agency decisions, policy recommendations and executive leadership consultations based on an in-depth knowledge of government regulatory and federal and state statutory requirements, case law and Office of Inspector General (OIG), Government Accounting Office (GAO) and National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) verdicts
• Plans and conducts monitoring activities which measure the overall level of operational compliance by the facility.
• Assess gaps in policy, measure the knowledge of individual staff and facilitate improvements against changing policies, regulations and statutes that impact the Privacy and FOIA programs.
• Creates a communications process and tools that are flexible, customizable, and interactive to address the Iowa City VA Health Care System's unique compliance challenges and educational/training needs.
• Develops and integrates policy-based processes, roles and controls that influences how data is created, collected, used, stored, and destroyed throughout the organization.
• Classifies and addresses issues stemming from conflict of regulations and laws and differences in compliance with facility business practices.
• Performs assessment of privacy-related risks associated with business activities that involve processing of personal and sensitive data.
• Determines potential privacy risk to individuals, evaluates both new and existing controls to reduce risk and works with the Privacy/FOIA Officer to mitigate the risks within the entire organization.
• Participates in the planning, development and evaluation of procurement and acquisitions for goods and services for the entire organization.
• Assists Privacy/FOIA Officer in investigating non-compliance of privacy related issues in the organization and outside of the organization when VHA information is involved.
• Independently performs in-depth legal research that pertains to both federal and state statutes to render expertise, provide solutions and facilitate corrective action.
• Adjudicates privacy and FOIA decisions that affect employees, Veterans, patients, and commercial businesses with supervision.
• Ensures that agency correspondence for data governance is transparent, timely, accurate and complete in response to requests for information from the general public, Congressional representatives, law enforcement, courts, and commercial business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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: 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Telework: Ad Hoc Only
Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist - Assistant Privacy/FOIA Officer/PD505430 and PD505420
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit: No

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assists C&P Manager or Analyst in drafting local credentialing procedures for LIP and Non-LIPs.
• Receives and reviews correspondence and communications for the credentials function and determines which items require immediate attention and which are confidential in nature.
• Receives and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Manages provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• Assures application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements. Communicates with Non-LIPs to assure timely completion of applications and VetPro requirements.
• Provides oversight to application process; analyzes exceptions and deviations in expected application process; determines course of action and makes recommendations.
• Determines processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Reviews documents and applications for omissions and inconsistencies and assures data entry is complete and accurate to meet VHA policy and regulation, and TJC standards.
• Reviews documents received and determines course of action based on information provided within documents.
• Contacts provider for omissions and/or inconsistencies in information; initiates primary source verification of credentials.
• Analyzes and manages issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as adverse actions against licensures, certifications, and NPDB) CQ reports.
• Independently selects appropriate method of validation, based on approved sources.
• Manages the work involving the tracking of data and documents in support of the credentialing operation.
• Refers current issues, trends, problem areas as well as recommended program revisions to Credentials functions through the C&P Manager/Analyst. Conducts final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.
• Develops and provides routine and special reports as requested by the C&P Manager/Analyst.
• Composes correspondence requiring Clinical Service Chiefs and Medical Center Director signatures for credentialing actions. Maintains local VAMC requirement files and records pertaining to the credentialing process.
• Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with the Privacy Act in releasing information.
• Manages, administers and assures accuracy, security and maintenance of operations of database systems.
• Provides quality control checks on data.
• Completes Mandatory Annual VetPro Security & Confidentiality training and Mandatory Annual Privacy Training.
• Uses appropriate safeguards to ensure provider confidentiality during the C&P process.

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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00 pm

Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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#: Program Support Assistant (Credentialing Specialist)/PD99868A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $42,022 Per Year (GS 6-7)

The Credentialing and Privileging Program Office supports all divisions of the VAMC to include support of the credentialing and privileging specialist and the Medical Staff membership, which is comprised of physicians, dentists, optometrists, psychologists, audiologists, and physician extenders including full-time, part-time, temporary, intermittent, contract, without compensation (WOC), fee basis and telehealth. The support includes Non-Licensed Independent Practitioners (Non-LIPs), such as Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists. The functions of the Credentialing and Privileging Program Office are critical to accreditation and for assuring safe patient care provided by the VAMC.The Program Support Assistant Credentialing Specialist has continuing responsibility for specialized duties to accomplish the mission and function of the credentials program at the VAMC. Serves as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing. Uses significant judgement to inform leadership and appropriate administrative staff of program changes, new regulatory requirements, policies and procedures or issues and concerns pertaining to the credentialing program.

• Receives and reviews correspondence and communications for the credentials function and determines which items require immediate attention and which are confidential in nature.
• Receives and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Manages provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• Determines processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Develops and provides routine and special reports as requested by the C&P Manager.
• Uses appropriate safeguards to ensure provider confidentiality during the C&P process.
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Initiates electronic requests and purchase orders for payment of fees according to standard operating procedures as needed.
• Performs other credentialing duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant (Credentialing Specialist)/ 99868-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

The Program Support Assistant -Credentialing Specialist is assigned to the Credentialing and Privileging Office, which is under the Chief of Staff at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) and is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction and support to the credentialing operations. The Program Support Assistant -Credentialing Specialist is aligned to and supervised by the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Manager. The incumbent is responsible for collecting relevant data and the decision-making process to ensure that qualified health care professionals are providing appropriate care in appropriate settings. The incumbent is responsible for the audit of all required credentials for authenticity and veracity in accordance with TJC standards and VHA policies and procedures.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, for compliance and timely update, of expiration of time-limited credentials.
• Serving as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing.
• Receiving and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Managing provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• Assuring application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements.
• Determining processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Analyzing and managing issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as adverse actions against licensures, certifications, and NPDB) CQ reports.
• Conducting final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P manager/Analyst.
• Possessing a credit card and is responsible for maintaining records, reconciling monthly charge statements and verifying legitimacy of requests for NPDB Single and CQ enrollments/ renewals, licensure verification (if applicable), National Student Clearing House, Work Number and certifications (if applicable).
• Reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies with Fiscal Service.
• Performing other credentialing duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30 pm , Monday thru Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant - Credentialing Specialist/PD99868A
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.

Starting at $48,247 Per Year (GS 7)

The Program Support Assistant -Credentialing Specialist is assigned to the Credentialing and Privileging Office, which is under the Chief of Staff at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) and is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction and support to the credentialing operations. The Program Support Assistant -Credentialing Specialist is aligned to and supervised by the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Manager. The incumbent is responsible for collecting relevant data and the decision-making process to ensure that qualified health care professionals are providing appropriate care in appropriate settings. The incumbent is responsible for the audit of all required credentials for authenticity and veracity in accordance with TJC standards and VHA policies and procedures. Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, for compliance and timely update, of expiration of time-limited credentials.
• Serving as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing.
• Receiving and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Managing provider applications (initial) for Non-LIPs credentialing within the VAMC.
• Assuring application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements.
• Determining processes for coordination of incoming data and documents from a variety of sources.
• Analyzing and managing issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as adverse actions against licensures, certifications, and NPDB) CQ reports.
• Conducting final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.
• Developing and providing routine and special reports as requested by the C&P manager/Analyst.
• Possessing a credit card and is responsible for maintaining records, reconciling monthly charge statements and verifying legitimacy of requests for NPDB Single and CQ enrollments/ renewals, licensure verification (if applicable), National Student Clearing House, Work Number and certifications (if applicable).
• Reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies with Fiscal Service.
• Performing other credentialing duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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#: Program Support Assistant (Credentialing Specialist)/PD99868S
Functional Statement #: PD99868S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Current employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.

Starting at $52,527 Per Year (GS 7)

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Act as a financial advisor at the VA Medical Center, responsible for assisting the CFO with establishing and maintaining an integrated system of financial staff services which are vital to effective management control over, and evaluation of, station operations.
• Responsible for the application of the basic tenants of appropriation law and related decisions to Federal payments and accounting processes.
• Provide advice to employees and management on financial procedures and internal controls to follow for all local fiscal functions to include accounting, travel, payroll processing, collection and other payment processes.
• Responsible for fund maintenance of programs, appropriateness of expenditures, collection of funds, and ensuring the fiscal integrity of all financial records at the medical center.
• Develop necessary policies, procedures, and organizational structures required to fulfill the service line's mission.
• Incumbent plans and assumes full administrative responsibility for the development and direction of functionally disparate programs and physically dispersed staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Financial Administrative and Program Specialist (Assistant Fiscal Officer)/PD162240
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)