Job opening: Credentials Technician (Office Automation)
Salary: $47 297 - 61 485 per year
Published at: Dec 05 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Duties
Provide credentials/privileging information to appropriate personnel within the Walter Reed Army Medical Center regional area of responsibility.
Initiate/establish initial application and reappointment applications by those applying/reapplying for clinical privileges.
Validate transcripts, licenses, board certifications, and references through telephonic and written communications.
Obtain and analyzes data from licensing agencies and the National Practitioner Data Bank to provide guidance to the staff.
Review provider forms for the National Practitioner Data Bank for completeness before entering data into the NPDB electronic query system.
Use a variety of software to accomplish work, e.g., word processing, graphics, electronic spreadsheet, data base management, electronic mail, etc.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: In order to qualify, your resume must demonstrate that you possess at least one year of specialized experience which includes performing administrative functions in a hospital credentialing program, providing budget assistance, and utilizing office automation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Proficiency Required:This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
ClericalCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Education / Training Program AdministrationOral Communication
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address JT-DHA-DD83DB DHA SAN ANTONIO MKT-BROOKE AMC
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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