Credentialing process

[psychstudent5]

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I'm in the midst of my first credentialing process for a position in a federal government hospital. I was told it would take 1 month, but I'm in month 3 of waiting to be approved. I'm trying to be patient, but I'm antsy. Is this typical? How long does this process typically take?

 

[Fan_of_Meehl]

I'm in the midst of my first credentialing process for a position in a federal government hospital. I was told it would take 1 month, but I'm in month 3 of waiting to be approved. I'm trying to be patient, but I'm antsy. Is this typical? How long does this process typically take?

By month 4, they'll likely discover that the HR employee in charge of your paperwork retired five years ago. Only half kidding.

It took me 3-4 months to be brought on.

 

[psychstudent5]

By month 4, they'll likely discover that the HR employee in charge of your paperwork retired five years ago. Only half kidding.

It took me 3-4 months to be brought on.

Oh dear! I've had to resign the same form twice because they "updated" it! 🙁

Each day, I'm looking for the magical email saying I'm approved. lol I need to start soon so I can get a (better) paycheck and work with my preferred population, you know. Even though I received and accepted the offer, it does make me scared that they're gonna rescind the offer or something cause it's taking so long. Maybe I'm catastrophizing a bit. lol

 

[Fan_of_Meehl]

Oh dear! I've had to resign the same form twice because they "updated" it! 🙁

Each day, I'm looking for the magical email saying I'm approved. lol I need to start soon so I can get a (better) paycheck and work with my preferred population, you know. Even though I received and accepted the offer, it does make me scared that they're gonna rescind the offer or something cause it's taking so long. Maybe I'm catastrophizing a bit. lol

I can only say that it's not unusual for it to take a few months. Hopefully, that helps with the worry. Are you in contact with the Service Chief over Psychology (or whatever service you'll be working under)? Maybe they can light a fire under HR.

 

[soccercat]

It took me 2 months, but I've heard horror stories of it taking up to 10 months for some people. I'd definitely reach out. A lot of times paperwork get prioritized over others for a multitude of reasons and you can potentially have your chief push it through.

 

[psychstudent5]

I can only say that it's not unusual for it to take a few months. Hopefully, that helps with the worry. Are you in contact with the Service Chief over Psychology (or whatever service you'll be working under)? Maybe they can light a fire under HR.

I don't have any direct contact with Service Chief or the hospital because the position is through a contract company (I'm won't doing c&p evals lol). So, the HR person at the company I'm contracted through is in contact with the hospital. I do know who the Service Chief is, but I don't think it's appropriate for me to contact this person.

 

[psychstudent5]

It took me 2 months, but I've heard horror stories of it taking up to 10 months for some people. I'd definitely reach out. A lot of times paperwork get prioritized over others for a multitude of reasons and you can potentially have your chief push it through.

10 months is frightening and ridiculous! I could not wait that long. I would withdraw from the position and work elsewhere.

 

[glowstick]

Maybe I'm catastrophizing a bit. lol

At least you recognize it!

 

[WisNeuro]

I'm in the midst of my first credentialing process for a position in a federal government hospital. I was told it would take 1 month, but I'm in month 3 of waiting to be approved. I'm trying to be patient, but I'm antsy. Is this typical? How long does this process typically take?

1 month! That is the best joke I've ever heard about the federal onboarding process.

 

[erg923]

I don't have any direct contact with Service Chief or the hospital because the position is through a contract company (I'm won't doing c&p evals lol). So, the HR person at the company I'm contracted through is in contact with the hospital. I do know who the Service Chief is, but I don't think it's appropriate for me to contact this person.

What service are we (VHA) contacting out beyond C&P exams? Those C&Ps generally suck, btw!

EDIT: I just noticed not VA, sorry. Is this DoD then?

 

[psychstudent5]

What service are we (VHA) contacting out beyond C&P exams? Those C&Ps generally suck, btw!

EDIT: I just noticed not VA, sorry. Is this DoD then?

Yes, DoD. Not VA.

 

[erg923]

Yes, DoD. Not VA.

"Government contractor?" Super sketch, bro.

 

[BKPHD]

Yes, DoD. Not VA.

It took me at least 3 months to be onboarded for my DOD-funded RA position.

 

[researchgirl]

1 month made me giggle out loud. Next thing you know, the HR person helping you is on vacation, extended leave, or has left - and guess what? S/he can't be replaced because of the hiring freeze, and now there is no one to push your paperwork along to the next person.

Best of luck.