Remote Credentialing Specialist

Armor Health•Miami, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Armor Health is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to join its training and education team of clinical information system experts. The role coordinates initial credentialing and ongoing recredentialing for new hires and active healthcare professionals, verifies credentials, maintains compliance records, and supports regulatory and accreditation activities. The position works with Human Resources, Recruiting, Clinical Leadership, and site management to resolve credentialing requirements, and supports improvements to credentialing procedures and tracking processes. The role is remote and requires the ability to work independently.

Requirements

Experience verifying healthcare professional licenses, certifications, and other credentials.
Knowledge of healthcare credentialing practices, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
Minimum of 3 years of healthcare credentialing experience.
Familiarity with NPDB queries, DEA registration verification, prescribing authority requirements, and professional liability insurance documentation.
Healthcare or correctional healthcare experience.

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 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.