Healthcare Credentialing Specialist

Job Title: Healthcare Credentialing Specialist Position Type: Full-time Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Salary rate: $5-$6 Job Responsibilities: - Manually verify physician licenses using official state medical board and government regulatory websites. - Access national license index databases and relevant authority databases to cross-reference physician information. - Confirm that each physician’s license is active, valid, unrestricted, and appropriate for the state in which they intend to practice. - Verify whether physicians are authorized to prescribe in the states they claim to serve. - Review physician information submitted during onboarding and identify discrepancies, restrictions, disciplinary actions, expirations, or missing details. - Document verification results accurately within the company’s digital prescribing platform. - Provide physicians and internal teams with verification feedback within one hour during designated business hours. - Escalate questionable, incomplete, or potentially invalid credentials to the appropriate compliance team. - Maintain accurate records and audit trails of all verification activities. - Protect physician and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA and company confidentiality requirements. - Work independently and communicate effectively in an asynchronous remote environment. Requirements - At least one year of experience in medical credentialing, provider enrollment, physician licensing, healthcare compliance, or a related healthcare administrative role. - Experience researching and verifying information through state medical boards, government websites, or regulatory databases. - Familiarity with physician license status, expiration dates, restrictions, disciplinary actions, and prescribing eligibility. - Strong understanding of HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and secure handling of sensitive information. - Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies across multiple sources. - Strong written English communication skills. - Ability to meet a one-hour turnaround time during working hours. - Reliable computer, stable internet connection, and ability to access U.S. government and state regulatory websites. - Comfortable using VPN or other approved secure-access tools when required. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high productivity and accuracy. Basic Requirements - Must speak and write English clearly and professionally. - Must have relevant work experience. - Must be able to provide an NBI Clearance and/or Local Police Clearance before onboarding (mandatory). - Must be available to attend video meetings with camera on when required. Technical Requirements - Computer: Reliable laptop or desktop computer. - Internet: Stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps). - Audio: Noise-canceling headset. - Video: Working webcam for virtual meetings. - Workspace: Quiet and professional work environment. Benefits - Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team: Access to world-class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication. - Premium VPN Access (Optional): A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client-related tasks. - HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided): Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients. - Top 1% VA Performance Training: Access to our proprietary training on communication, client management, productivity systems, and best practices to help you become a top-performing VA and increase long-term client retention. - Client-Approved U.S. Holidays: Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule. - Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off: Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client. - Access to Tools & Resources: Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best. - Optional Performance-Based Incentives: Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance. These are optional resources and client-approved allowances available to you as an independent contractor. Any resources, training, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.