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Accreditation Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit sectors, with specializations in regulatory compliance, standards review, and quality assurance, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior specialist and program director. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist — Clinical Quality and Accreditation
Contract: National Guard Bureau Clinical Quality Management and Credentialing & Privileging Services (Sources Sought PANNGB27P0000042525)
Hiring Entity: Unified Health Partners, LLC — Essential HealthCare Solutions
Reports To: Program Manager (clinical direction from the Unified Health Partners Chief Clinical Officer)
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt
Location: On-site, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762; telework to be determined at award
Compensation: [$56.48] — subject to any Service Contract Act wage determination in the awarded contract
Status: Contingent upon contract award to Unified Health Partners, LLC
Position Summary
Leads the clinical quality side of the contract. Directs accreditation and inspection readiness, clinical performance measurement, and continuous quality improvement for Air National Guard medical units, and serves as the clinical subject matter expert supporting credentialing and privileging decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the accreditation and compliance program, keeping units ready for Air Force Inspection Agency and Inspector General inspections and tracking each finding to closure.
- Design and run clinical performance measures, analyze results, and present trends and improvement plans to unit and Air National Guard leadership.
- Lead continuous quality improvement projects using structured methods (Plan-Do-Study-Act, root cause analysis), with measurable outcomes.
- Provide clinical review of CCPB packages and of provider performance data used for reappointment.
- Support patient safety event review and work with the Risk Management / Adverse Actions Specialist on clinical quality issues.
- Develop and maintain clinical quality policies and training aligned with Department of Defense Instruction 6025.13, Defense Health Agency Procedures Manual 6025.13, and Air Force Instruction 44-119 (Medical Quality Operations).
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Deliver all work against defined contract deliverables, without Government direction of daily tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialist preparation.
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license and Clinical Nurse Specialist / advanced practice recognition as required by the state of licensure.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist board certification (for example, ACCNS from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses or an equivalent nationally recognized certification).
- 5+ years in clinical quality, patient safety, or accreditation work.
- Experience in the Military Health System (military treatment facility, Defense Health Agency, or Reserve/Guard medical unit).
- Able to pass a federal background investigation and obtain and keep a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).
- Completes HIPAA, Privacy Act, and cybersecurity awareness training before system access and annually after that.
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Able to travel occasionally to Air National Guard medical units as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
- Experience preparing facilities for Joint Commission surveys or military health services inspections.
- Military nursing service, Air Force or Air National Guard preferred.
Unified Health Partners, LLC and its joint venture members are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
Position Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist — Clinical Quality and Accreditation
Contract: National Guard Bureau Clinical Quality Management and Credentialing & Privileging Services (Sources Sought PANNGB27P0000042525)
Hiring Entity: Unified Health Partners, LLC — Essential HealthCare Solutions
Reports To: Program Manager (clinical direction from the Unified Health Partners Chief Clinical Officer)
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt
Location: On-site, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762; telework to be determined at award
Compensation: [$56.48] — subject to any Service Contract Act wage determination in the awarded contract
Status: Contingent upon contract award to Unified Health Partners, LLC
Position Summary
Leads the clinical quality side of the contract. Directs accreditation and inspection readiness, clinical performance measurement, and continuous quality improvement for Air National Guard medical units, and serves as the clinical subject matter expert supporting credentialing and privileging decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the accreditation and compliance program, keeping units ready for Air Force Inspection Agency and Inspector General inspections and tracking each finding to closure.
- Design and run clinical performance measures, analyze results, and present trends and improvement plans to unit and Air National Guard leadership.
- Lead continuous quality improvement projects using structured methods (Plan-Do-Study-Act, root cause analysis), with measurable outcomes.
- Provide clinical review of CCPB packages and of provider performance data used for reappointment.
- Support patient safety event review and work with the Risk Management / Adverse Actions Specialist on clinical quality issues.
- Develop and maintain clinical quality policies and training aligned with Department of Defense Instruction 6025.13, Defense Health Agency Procedures Manual 6025.13, and Air Force Instruction 44-119 (Medical Quality Operations).
-
Deliver all work against defined contract deliverables, without Government direction of daily tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialist preparation.
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license and Clinical Nurse Specialist / advanced practice recognition as required by the state of licensure.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist board certification (for example, ACCNS from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses or an equivalent nationally recognized certification).
- 5+ years in clinical quality, patient safety, or accreditation work.
- Experience in the Military Health System (military treatment facility, Defense Health Agency, or Reserve/Guard medical unit).
- Able to pass a federal background investigation and obtain and keep a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).
- Completes HIPAA, Privacy Act, and cybersecurity awareness training before system access and annually after that.
-
Able to travel occasionally to Air National Guard medical units as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
- Experience preparing facilities for Joint Commission surveys or military health services inspections.
- Military nursing service, Air Force or Air National Guard preferred.
Unified Health Partners, LLC and its joint venture members are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accreditation specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, education, or a related field
- Experience interpreting and applying accreditation standards from bodies such as The Joint Commission or SACSCOC
- Proficiency in managing accreditation documentation, evidence files, and self-study reports
- Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and corrective action planning
- Strong written communication skills for drafting compliance reports and policy updates
- Ability to coordinate cross-departmental teams during site visits and audit preparation
Tips for Your Accreditation Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to accreditation frameworks
Hiring managers scan for familiarity with specific frameworks like The Joint Commission, AAAHC, or HLC standards. Name the exact accreditation bodies you've worked with and the outcomes you supported, not just generic compliance language.
Highlight documentation and audit experience
Accreditation roles live and die on evidence files and site-visit readiness. Describe specific documents you prepared, corrective action plans you managed, or mock surveys you coordinated, so reviewers can picture your process work immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists accreditation specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish between accreditation types in cover letters
Healthcare accreditation, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation require different expertise. State the specific type upfront in your cover letter so hiring managers don't have to guess whether your background matches their regulatory environment.
Prepare scenario answers about gap findings
Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled a standards gap or a failed self-study area. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show you identified an issue, coordinated a response team, and tracked resolution through the next review cycle.
Negotiate using your site-visit track as leverage
If you've led or supported on-site accreditation surveys, name the number of successful cycles and the size of the organization. That direct experience is harder to find than general compliance background and strengthens your position in offer conversations.
Accreditation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most accreditation specialists?
The companies hiring the most accreditation specialists right now include Verse Medical, Essential HealthCare Solutions, and MedImpact, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and university networks tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many accreditation specialist jobs are remote?
About 25% of accreditation specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the field. Roles focused on documentation management, standards research, and policy writing tend to offer the most remote options, while positions that require on-site survey coordination or direct department audits are more likely to be in-person.
How do you become an accreditation specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, education, public health, or a related field. Build hands-on experience in a compliance, quality, or regulatory role within a hospital, university, or nonprofit. Learn the standards of the accreditation body relevant to your target industry, volunteer for internal audit committees, and pursue credentials like Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality to strengthen your candidacy.
Can you get hired as an accreditation specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level accreditation specialist roles exist, particularly in large healthcare systems and universities that run internal quality teams. Focus on experience with document management, policy writing, or committee support, even from internships or administrative roles. Demonstrating that you've read and applied a specific set of standards, such as those from a recognizable accreditation body, helps compensate for limited direct accreditation experience.
What does the accreditation specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your familiarity with relevant accreditation bodies and documentation practices. A second interview typically involves scenario-based questions about how you've handled gaps, managed site-visit preparation, or coordinated across departments. Some organizations ask candidates to review a sample standards requirement and describe how they would build an evidence file around it.
Where can I find and apply to accreditation specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to accreditation specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in healthcare, higher education, or nonprofit compliance, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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