Human Resources Credentialing Specialist
Robert Half · Vienna, VA · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareTemporary
Responsibilities
- Enter and maintain high volumes of credentialing and personnel data with accuracy and consistency across tracking systems.
- Review submitted documentation to confirm licenses, certifications, and other required credentials meet compliance standards.
- Coverage of pre-employment and ongoing screening activities, including background investigations, motor vehicle record reviews, drug testing, and related checks.
- Conduct reference outreach and document findings in accordance with established credentialing procedures.
- Monitor expiration timelines and manage renewal activities to help keep employee credentials active and up to date.
- Update multiple tracking tools at the same time while prioritizing deadlines and maintaining organized records.
- Respond to inbound and outbound communication regarding credentialing status, outstanding items, and next steps with a service-focused approach.
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting HR administration, credentialing, onboarding, or a related compliance-focused function.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume setting with shifting priorities and tight turnaround times.
- Strong data entry skills with careful attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence handling frequent phone-based interactions.
- Proven organizational skills and the ability to manage several tasks and follow-ups at once.
- Customer-service mindset with a collaborative approach to working across teams.
- Dependable, adaptable, and able to maintain professionalism when handling sensitive information.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing administrative tasks with frequent communication in a fast-moving environment.