HR Credentialing Specialist

Security & Credentialing Specialist

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Drive a high‑volume, high‑accuracy onboarding and credentialing program for medical professionals. Focus on credentialing doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Manage security form submission and onboarding for 150+ personnel, ensure complete and compliant credential and security packets, and deliver a clear, efficient employee experience from offer through MEPCOM submission and government ID issuance.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Security & Credentialing Specialist: $55,000-$65,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Security & Credentialing Specialist Responsibilities Include: 

• Lead end‑to‑end onboarding and credentialing for doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

• Establish and maintain standardized onboarding and credentialing checklists.

• Conduct welcome briefings and serve as the primary point of contact for pending new hires to address questions and concerns from offer issuance to CAC approval.

• Coordinate closely with Cherokee HR and program PMO for support and process alignment.

• Liaise with MEPS and the Master Scheduler to conduct warm handoffs post-CAC issuance.

• Compile, review, and validate required documents for credential packets, security packets, and government ID cards; submit to MEPCOM.

• Track and monitor all packets submitted to MEPCOM; resolve issues and escalate when needed.

• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready employee credentialing and security records.

• Track credential status for each employee; proactively notify stakeholders of expirations and requirements.

• Generate dashboards, reports, and briefings on onboarding throughput, cycle times, packet accuracy, and credential status.

• Analyze onboarding and credentialing processes to recommend efficiencies and improve employee experience.

• Develop and coordinate training options and reminders to help employees keep credentials current.

• Partner with the talent acquisition and programmatic leadership to improve onboarding processes and reduce early attrition.

• Coordinate training schedules; track completions and compliance requirements.

• Uphold confidentiality and compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Security & Credentialing Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 3+ years managing an onboarding program for government clients.

• Proven data entry accuracy and speed in high‑volume environments.

• Hands‑on experience with onboarding software and workflows.

• Experience generating executive‑ready reports and briefings.

• Experience tracking multiple employees across varied onboarding stages simultaneously.

• Advanced skills in Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience using Box & Smartsheets

• Credentialing expertise for medical providers (MD/DO, PA, NP), including primary source verification, license tracking, DEA/NPI monitoring, and privileging support.

• Process ownership and continuous improvement mindset; ability to map, measure, and optimize workflows.

• Meticulous attention to detail; error‑free packet assembly and documentation control.

• Strong communication skills; clear briefings and responsive candidate support.

• Stakeholder coordination across HR, TA, MEPS/MEPCOM, security, and program leadership.

• Data management, tracking, and reporting; proficiency building trackers and dashboards in Excel.

• Time management and prioritization; capable of meeting aggressive timelines.

• Problem solving and escalation; adept at resolving discrepancies and removing blockers.

• Compliance awareness across healthcare credentialing, federal security processes, and privacy.

• Familiarity with MEPS/MEPCOM submission processes and government ID card requirements.

• Experience with Compass or similar training/credential tracking platforms.

• Basics of security packet requirements and coordination with security teams.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:

• Onboarding

• Credentialing

• Training Coordination

• Employee Experience

• Process Improvement

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