Health System Specialist C&P Analyst

The incumbent serves as a Health Systems Specialist and is assigned to the Medical Staff Office, which is under the Chief of Staff at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) and is responsible for conducting analytical reviews, managing and tracking data, and serving as an advisor to VAMC leadership on key processes related to the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) program of the VAMC.Duties include but limited too: The incumbent is responsible for working collaboratively 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. The incumbent functions as the facility's subject matter expert (SME) for these areas. The incumbent applies knowledge of the C&P process and knowledge of medical terminology, medical specialties and core privileges and procedures to serve as the first line reviewer of the facility's FPPE and OPPE forms, plans, and processes. The incumbent analyzes clinical evaluation plans to assure that they meet standards and are thorough and appropriate to measure and document the clinical competence of the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Coordinates and consults with medical care providers when plans lack specificity or other required information. Assembles complete packages for Medical Staff Committee Process. The incumbent is the lead consultant for the VAMC Report Card data related to the C&P Program. The incumbent gathers, analyzes, documents and tracks program data from beginning to end ensuring program compliance. Conducts analytical assessments for program processes and procedures; and manages data collection and reporting outcomes. Evaluates Our Providers database information and assesses provider State Licensing reporting information. Participates in the development of OPPE, FPPE and privilege forms. The incumbent generates and analyzes facility Report Cards. Applies technical skills to extract and analyze large datasets in a variety of formats (i.e. Access, Excel, Power Point, etc.), and manages and organizes information from various VA repositor to present data in reports and presentations to supervisors and managers. Applies analytical skills in understanding the data, noting key issues, and making data driven decisions that impact key areas of the C&P Program. The incumbent identifies issues and recommends corrective actions to supervisor, VAMC leaders, or administrative support personnel as appropriate and estimates compliance timelines for resolution. Utilizes quantitative and qualitative skills to conduct healthcare provider industry analysis studies; assesses internal/external communication to identify substantive issues in meeting programrequirements and makes adaptations or recommendations to larger internal processes/policy changes to supervisor; establishes program work priorities to meet compliance and communicates to the appropriate program manager and VAMC leadership; determines baselines for complex ass