Credentialing Specialist

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Closing Date:

06/12/2026Type of Position:Professional Staff - Fiscal AffairsJob Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:ICE | CORE Professional Staff Office IOP NC

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Summary of Job Duties:The Credentialing Specialist supports the Professional Staff Office functions, including: recredentialing and privileging of physicians and affiliated health professionals; managed care credentialing; Credentials Committee documentation; administrative functions related to the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Departmental Policies and Procedures; and regulatory compliance.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or Science, and/or related field plus 3 years in credentialing (medical staff services, provider enrollment, credentials verification organization or insurance plan credentialing) required. or High School, GED, and equivalent combination of education and experience (7 years with 3 years in required experience field(s).

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Determines appropriate level of staff status for applications.
• Advises Department Business Administrators.
• Distributes initial and reappointment applications. Requests additional documentation when necessary.
• Ensures that time sensitive verifications used in credentialing process meet requirements; and facilitates proper review of files.
• Prints and reviews scheduled reports from the credentialing database.
• Enters terminations in credentialing database and moves folders accordingly.
• Runs reports and analyzes data accuracy, recommending and making changes as needed.
• Assists with credentialing database system development .
• Ensures compliance of all credentialing activities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Crouching, LiftingBenefits Eligible:Yes