Credentialing Specialist

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Part-time credentialing specialist supporting Choctaw Advantage Solutions’ Air Force Family Advocacy Program. Managing provider credentials, verifications, compliance documentation, and privileging processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage full-cycle credentialing and re-credentialing activities for clinical and ancillary providers
  • Conduct primary source verification of licensure, education, training, certifications, and employment history
  • Collect, review, and maintain credentialing documentation and provider files
  • Upload and maintain documentation in the MD-Staff-approved credentialing software system
  • Conduct NPDB queries, sanctions checks, background checks, and other required screenings
  • Prepare and submit credentialing packets to military treatment facilities and applicable governing or oversight organizations
  • Coordinate provider privileging and appointment processes with military treatment facility personnel and other stakeholders
  • Track licenses, certifications, and expirable credentials to ensure timely renewals and continued compliance
  • Communicate with providers and third-party organizations to obtain missing or incomplete documentation
  • Conduct periodic audits of credentialing files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Collect, analyze, and report credentialing data and compliance metrics
  • Prepare reports on credentialing status, timelines, and compliance
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and make recommendations
  • Remain current on credentialing requirements, regulations, standards, and best practices
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one (1) year of healthcare credentialing experience
  • Experience processing credentialing applications, primary source verifications, and compliance documentation
  • Experience using MD-Staff software is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of credentialing processes, primary source verification, and regulatory compliance
  • Familiarity with healthcare accreditation standards and credentialing best practices
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven workflows
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and credentialing and/or database systems
  • Associate degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
  • Experience with DoD, DoW, or DHA credentialing requirements and systems preferred
  • Experience supporting credentialing activities at a military treatment facility preferred
  • Credentialing certification such as Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) preferred
  • Familiarity with NCQA and/or Joint Commission standards preferred
  • Experience with additional credentialing software platforms preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple providers, requirements, deadlines, and expiring credentials
  • Ability to communicate professionally with providers, government personnel, internal stakeholders, and external organizations
  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a high-volume environment
  • Ability to identify missing information and resolve issues
  • Understanding of confidentiality and protection of sensitive provider and healthcare information

Benefits:

  • Part-time contract position
  • 15 to 25 hours per week, not to exceed 30 hours per week
  • Opportunity to support programs benefiting Service Members and their families
  • Work as part of a professional team dedicated to quality, compliance, and exceptional service