Blue Water Thinking is hiring a
Credentialing Privileging and Onboarding Specialist

Summary

Join Blue Water Thinking as an experienced Credentialing, Privileging, and Onboarding Specialist to support a large project at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The primary responsibility is to perform credentialing and privileging tasks, including enrollment, primary source verifications, and managing healthcare practitioner records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a credentialing and privileging specialist, with current experience within the VHA (separation within the last two years)
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) and/or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) certification from the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS)

Responsibilities

• Perform credentialing and privileging tasks such as enrollment, primary source verifications, and maintaining healthcare provider records
• Assist with the privileging process, ensuring compliance with VA Medical Staff Bylaws
• Correspond with healthcare practitioners regarding credentialing and privileging status and requirements
• Conduct reporting to State Licensing Boards and the National Practitioner Databank as required
• Review and interpret National Practitioner Databank reports and ensure accurate documentation in compliance with VHA standards
• Utilize VHA VetPro systems to manage and track credentialing activities
• Collaborate with healthcare practitioners to complete credentialing applications and ensure timely submission
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and VA policies related to credentialing and privileging processes
• Support onboarding processes, ensuring credentialing and privileging steps are completed efficiently and coordinating and tracking submission of VA staff onboarding documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal contracting, particularly with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Experience using VHA VetPro systems for credentialing and privileging processes
• Knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws and compliance with state and federal regulations
• Strong understanding of National Practitioner Databank and State Licensing Board reporting

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off
• Federal holidays
• Matching 401K plan