[Hiring] Credentialing Specialist @Armor Health

Role Description

Armor Health has an exciting opportunity for a Credentialing Specialist to join our training and education team of clinical information system experts.

• 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 escalate 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

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing school loan repayment options
• Employer Paid Disability and Life coverage
• Health Savings Account