Remote Credentialing Specialist

Armor Health; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Employer Paid Disability and Life

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing school loan repayment options

Job summary

Armor Health is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to join our training and education team of clinical information system experts. The role focuses on initial credentialing, primary source verification, renewals, audits, and documentation management, in a remote-friendly healthcare environment.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years credentialing experience, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare credentialing experience preferred.
• Experience verifying healthcare professional licenses, certifications, and other credentials.
• Knowledge of healthcare credentialing practices, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
• Familiarity with NPDB queries, DEA registration verification, prescribing authority requirements, and professional liability insurance documentation preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic credentialing systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Healthcare or correctional healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate initial credentialing and ongoing recredentialing for new hires and active healthcare professionals.
• Conduct primary source verification of professional licenses, certifications, education, and other required credentials.
• Track license and certification expirations, coordinate renewals, and identify credentialing deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate and organized credentialing records, databases, and compliance tracking systems.
• Conduct routine credentialing audits and assist with regulatory and accreditation compliance activities.
• Identify and elevate expired credentials, documentation discrepancies, and other compliance concerns.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Recruiting, Clinical Leadership, and site management to resolve outstanding credentialing requirements.
• Coordinate NPDB queries for eligible healthcare professionals when required and authorized.
• Verify DEA and state-controlled substance registrations, prescribing authority, and applicable supervision or collaborative practice agreements.
• Verify professional liability insurance coverage for applicable healthcare providers and contracted clinical personnel.
• Prepare credentialing compliance reports, audit summaries, and status updates for management.
• Support improvements to credentialing procedures and tracking processes.

Skills

Credentialing coordination

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Documentation management

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic credentialing systems

NPDB queries

DEA verification

Job description

Overview

At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare. Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Credentialing Specialist to join our training and education team of clinical information system experts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate initial credentialing and ongoing recredentialing for new hires and active healthcare professionals.
• Conduct primary source verification of professional licenses, certifications, education, and other required credentials.
• Track license and certification expirations, coordinate renewals, and identify credentialing deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate and organized credentialing records, databases, and compliance tracking systems.
• Conduct routine credentialing audits and assist with regulatory and accreditation compliance activities.
• Identify and elevate expired credentials, documentation discrepancies, and other compliance concerns.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Recruiting, Clinical Leadership, and site management to resolve outstanding credentialing requirements.
• Coordinate National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) queries for eligible healthcare professionals when required and authorized.
• Verify DEA and state-controlled substance registrations, prescribing authority, and applicable supervision or collaborative practice agreements.
• Verify professional liability insurance coverage for applicable healthcare providers and contracted clinical personnel.
• Prepare credentialing compliance reports, audit summaries, and status updates for management.
• Support improvements to credentialing procedures and tracking processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare credentialing experience preferred.
• Experience verifying healthcare professional licenses, certifications, and other credentials.
• Knowledge of healthcare credentialing practices, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
• Familiarity with NPDB queries, DEA registration verification, prescribing authority requirements, and professional liability insurance documentation preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic credentialing systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Healthcare or correctional healthcare experience preferred.

Benefits

Armor Health offers career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Much more!

If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.

Education

Armor Health focuses on offering comprehensive and robust Total Rewards package. Our offering contains education and development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefit package. Some of our programs include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Disability and Life coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing school loan repayment options