Credentialing Specialist
<p>The Medical Credentialing Specialist is responsible for ensuring healthcare providers meet all licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements needed to perform their duties. This role involves verifying qualifications, maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards, and managing documentation to ensure seamless operations within a healthcare organization. The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an ability to interact effectively with healthcare professionals and regulatory agencies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Verify credentials, certifications, and licenses of healthcare providers to ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Maintain detailed and accurate records of provider credentialing documentation in electronic or physical databases.</li><li>Communicate and coordinate directly with providers and third-party organizations regarding credentialing requirements and documents.</li><li>Monitor expiration dates of certifications, licenses, and other documents to ensure timely renewals and avoid lapses.</li><li>Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies.</li><li>Collaborate with compliance staff and management to resolve credentialing issues.</li><li>Assist in onboarding new providers by managing their credentialing process from start to finish.</li><li>Review and analyze applications to ensure completeness and accuracy before submission.</li><li>Respond to inquiries from healthcare providers regarding the credentialing process and requirements in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Conduct regular audits of credentialing files to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the database.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends, changes in regulations, and updates related to medical credentialing practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or a related field is preferred.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in medical credentialing within a healthcare organization or similar environment.</li><li>Knowledge of credentialing standards, such as NCQA, URAC, Joint Commission, or state-specific healthcare guidelines.</li><li>Proficiency with credentialing software and data management systems.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.</li><li>Strong communication skills (verbal and written).</li><li>Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.</li><li>Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare processes is a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Santa Rosa, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
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21.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>The Medical Credentialing Specialist is responsible for ensuring healthcare providers meet all licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements needed to perform their duties. This role involves verifying qualifications, maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards, and managing documentation to ensure seamless operations within a healthcare organization. The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an ability to interact effectively with healthcare professionals and regulatory agencies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Verify credentials, certifications, and licenses of healthcare providers to ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Maintain detailed and accurate records of provider credentialing documentation in electronic or physical databases.</li><li>Communicate and coordinate directly with providers and third-party organizations regarding credentialing requirements and documents.</li><li>Monitor expiration dates of certifications, licenses, and other documents to ensure timely renewals and avoid lapses.</li><li>Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies.</li><li>Collaborate with compliance staff and management to resolve credentialing issues.</li><li>Assist in onboarding new providers by managing their credentialing process from start to finish.</li><li>Review and analyze applications to ensure completeness and accuracy before submission.</li><li>Respond to inquiries from healthcare providers regarding the credentialing process and requirements in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Conduct regular audits of credentialing files to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the database.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends, changes in regulations, and updates related to medical credentialing practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-10-24T00:08:58Z