Medical Credentialing Specialist
Description
Seeking a Medical Credentialing Specialist to manage the credentialing process for healthcare providers supporting military readiness operations. Critical role ensuring all providers meet military medical facility standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage credentialing process for healthcare providers through pre/post-deployment
- Coordinate with WBAMC Credentialing Office
- Audit files for complete and accurate information
- Monitor expiring licenses and credentials proactively
- Verify accuracy of healthcare provider applications
- Perform primary and secondary source verifications
- Establish and update practitioner credential files (PCF) and provider activity files (PAF)
- Prepare files for Chief Medical Officer and Credentialing Committee review
- Maintain liaison with internal/external agencies
- Notify supervisors of documentation issues within 72 hours
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, information management, or related medical discipline
- BLS: Current certification
- Experience: 1+ year as medical credentialing specialist within last 3 years
- At least 50% of time focused on verifying credentials for licensed medical personnel (physicians, APRNs, PAs, therapists, etc.)
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Position Details
- Type: Non-Personal Services (work independently)
- Location: Fort Bliss WBAMC
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Environment: Office-based, computer-intensive
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of credentialing standards and processes
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with credentialing databases
- Understanding of medical licensure requirements
Why Join Our Team?
- Support Military Mission - Make a real difference in national defense
- Stable Contract - 6-month base + up to 4 years options
- Professional Growth - Work with diverse military healthcare system
- Modern Facilities - State-of-the-art William Beaumont Army Medical Center
- Team Environment - Collaborative, mission-focused culture
- Competitive Compensation - Includes overtime opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award from the government.
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