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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Health System Specialist (Credentials) - **Company:** Federal Government - **Location:** Anchorage, AK, United States - **Salary:** $69,789.0 - $90,731.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Databases - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us4c2b7b29d3ede549bd2e970ae957de62/eaa ## About the Role * 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. * A pre-placement medical examination is required. * 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., In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes entering information into an automated credentials database; reviewing incoming provider credentials files and their applications for clinical privileges; and utilizing a computer to maintain information on items such as databases, spreadsheets, ad hoc reports, documents, graphs and briefing slides. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages., FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: . ## Description About the Position: This position is located at 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. * This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. * A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. * Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change., * Serve as a subject matter expert and administrator responsible for organizing and facilitating the Credentials Program. * Enter information on all privileged providers into a Healthcare System and ensure accuracy and completeness of all data entries related to credentials files and automated credentials databases. * Maintain the security, integrity, and confidentiality of all related credentials files. * Ensure that quality assurance findings, risk management evaluations and malpractice claim actions sent to the Privileging Authority are appropriate regarding individual provider clinical privileges. * Review all incoming Provider Credentials Files (PCFs) and their applications for medical staff membership and clinical privileges. * Conduct Primary Source Verification (PSV) of the authenticity of the documents provided to include qualifying degrees, diplomas, discipline specific certificates, specialty board and fellowship certificates, registrations, and certifications. * Provide recommendations to the medical staff based on analysis of data received from licensing agencies and National Practitioner's Data Bank. * Serve as the authoritative source for the Credentials Committee and assist with development and annual review of delineated clinical privileging documents for each category of clinical provider., * This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * Statutory return rights for current DoD employees are applicable in many circumstances. * Applicants selected from the contiguous United States (contiguous United States consists of the 48 adjoining U.S. states plus Washington, D.C., on the continent of North America) will be afforded pay retention in circumstances in which the basic rate of pay would otherwise be reduced if selected for the position. * Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations., Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Jobs in Germany for Americans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/423-jobs-in-germany-for-americans) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [10 Highest Paying Jobs in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/268-10-highest-paying-jobs-in-austria) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job)