This position is located in the office of the Clinical Director at the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital. The incumbent is responsible for the management of all aspects of the credentialing and privileging program for the medical staff.

Duties

Obtains verification of medical school graduation and education from issuing organization; verifies state licensure; assembles all information into a credentials file per office operating instructions. Interviews a variety of medical professionals, hospital employees, and mangers to clarify and coordinate medical staff credentialing priorities. Protects the confidentiality of sensitive information involving medical staff membership, credentialing, privileging and actions. Maintains expertise in new regulations, laws, and accreditation standards. Reviews each application and its applicable "verifications" looking for inconsistencies or gaps in information and reports findings.

Requirements

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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): OPM Link (see Clerical and Administrative Support Positions): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CLER In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: records proceedings, prepares and finalizes actions for signature and conducts follow up; coordinates medical staff information and privileging; initiates and processes applications for medical staff membership and clinical privileges, initiates background research on all applicants. Uses computer software programs to manage medical staff credentialing and privileging progress. OR, successfully completed 4 years of education beyond the high school level. GS-06: 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: process applications for consulting and regular staff membership and clinical privileges; manage a variety of reports and data to include appropriate tracking systems for quarterly service unit documentation; assist employees with background clearance forms and automated background investigation system; initiate procedures for verifying and authenticating licenses and certificates; coordinate travel and/or meeting arrangements. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: coordinate presentation of health care professional applications for credentialing and privileging determination; prepare requests for completion of background investigation; coordinate personal service contracts for health care coverage and services; maintains expertise in new regulations, laws, and accreditation standards; reviews each application and its applicable verifications looking into inconsistencies or gaps in information and reports findings. 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 30 days of 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: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If 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 http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Pine Ridge Service Unit PO Box 1201 E Hwy 18 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 US
• Name: Rhawni Bruce
• Phone: 6052267282
• Email: [email protected]