Credentialing Specialist

Job Title: Credentialing Specialist - DoD & VA Project (Remote, U.S. Citizens Only)

Job Type: Full-Time 6-Month Contract (40 hrs/week) Potential for Extension

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based Only)

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required

About the Role:

We seek an experienced Credentialing Specialist to support a high-priority project with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Veteran Affairs (VA). This fully remote, full-time contract role requires expertise in provider and facility credentialing, particularly within complex and regulated healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process provider and facility credentialing applications by DoD and VA requirements
• Verify provider credentials, licenses, certifications, education, training, and experience
• Maintain and update credentialing data using industry-standard tools (e.g., Cactus, CAQH)
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely onboarding and re-credentialing
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards
• Track expirables and maintain accurate documentation and audit trails

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contract
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare credentialing, including facility and provider enrollment
• Prior experience supporting DoD, VA, or other federal healthcare programs is highly preferred
• Proficiency with credentialing software such as Cactus
• Familiarity with NCQA, URAC, CMS, and other regulatory standards
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment

Contract Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months with potential for extension
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Work Environment: 100% Remote