at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary This position is assigned to the Credentialing and Privileging Office, which is under the Chief of Staff service at the Chicago, IL VA Medical Center. This position serves as an advisor to leadership on key processes related to the Credentialing nd Privileging program. Responsibilities Duties Include: Works with VAMC leadership, healthcare providers, the C&P administrative specialists, and other administrative teams in managing the FPPE and the OPPE for the C&P Program. -Acts as the lead consultant for the VAMC Report Card data related to the C&P Program. -Gathers, analyzes, documents and tracks program data from beginning to end ensuring program compliance. -Evaluates Our Providers database information and assesses provider State Licensing reporting information. -Identifies issues and recommends corrective actions to supervisor, VAMC leaders, or administrative support personnel and estimates compliance timelines for resolution. -Evaluates Joint Commission standards, Federal and State Regulations, and new VA directives, memos, policies, notices and procedures and determines their impact on the FPPE and OPPE and other key components of the C&P program. -Provides training on FPPE, OPPE, TJC standards, and VHA Handbooks and policies. -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 initiation, completion and compliance of FPPE and OPPE clinical evaluations to include providing guidance and assistance in accordance with requirements and standards. -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 correspondence. -Manages special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes. -Provides technical guidance and supports program leadership by conducting and analyzing healthcare provider industry studies. -Performs other related duties within the C&P program as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 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. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD99876A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not require. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/25/2024. Basic – Individual Occupational Requirement: Education GS-5 and GS-6 grade levels: Major study – Hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. —OR- Experience – Positions above GS-5: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. In addition to the basic requirement as stated above the following is the experience, education, or combination requirement to qualify for this position at the GS-7 or GS-9 grade levels. Specialized Experience GS-7: Applicants must have one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the Health Systems Specialist (C&P) at the GS-7 level. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in Federal service. Specialized experience related to this position includes demonstrated knowledge and experience working with software applications such as word processing, data bases and internet database application for data entry, file maintenance, data retrieval and analysis; knowledge of the contacts required for verification of information of health care provider files; knowledge of medical terminology and various medical specialties; knowledge of adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or efficiency; ability to conduct analyses of functions and work processes; ability to communicate in writing to prepare emails, letters, reports and committee minutes; and communication and interpersonal relations skills which have demonstrated the ability to communicate technical information to a diverse group of individual with varying levels of understanding. -OR- Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience – GS-7: One (1) full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position and been obtained at an accredited college or university. Superior Academic Achievement is based on class standing, grade-point average, or honor society membership. Class Standing – Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point Average – Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major filed completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Election to membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society – Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED -OR- Combining Specialized Experience and Education – GS-7 – Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying for this position. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. Specialized Experience GS-9: One (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the Health System Specialist (C&P) and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have
