Credentialing Specialist

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Credentialing Specialist to manage primary source verification and recredentialing for practitioners across UNM Health System entities, supporting timely onboarding and regulatory compliance in collaboration with the Centralized Verification Office.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with at least 3 years of related experience; a Bachelor's degree and NAMSS CPCS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Completed degrees may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

3 years experience

Healthcare onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree

NAMSS CPCS certification

Job description

Credentialing Specialist

Requisition ID: req37990

Working Title: Credentialing Specialist

Position Grade: 10

Within the UNM Health SystemCentralized Verification Office(CVO), evaluates, analyzes, and coordinates allaspects of the credentialing and recredentialing application processing and primarysource verification for practitioners practicing within the UNM Health Systemclinical entities. Provides integral support to healthcare operations by enabling timely onboarding of healthcare providers. See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree

NAMSS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Associate Dean Clinical Affairs (015A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $19.76 - $26.85

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 10/2/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

May be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of probationary period.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.