Licensing & Credentialing Specialist

SUMMARY The Credentialing Specialist provides administrative assistance and verifies licenses and credentials. The duties include keeping detailed records of medical staff members, maintaining databases, and ensuring staff members possess legal licenses and credentials to work in their chosen fields. The Credentialing Specialist will verify and assess the credentials of providers to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Reviews and verifies the educational background, licenses, certifications, and work experience to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date. Ensures healthcare professionals maintain their credentials by monitoring expiration dates of licenses and certifications. In addition, facilitates the process of renewing or updating credentials as required. The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support to the HR Manager related to benefits, hiring, payroll and other key HR areas. Their duties include assisting with the recruitment and onboarding process, maintaining accurate employee records, and managing internal and external communications for the human resources department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Credential Verification. Review and authenticate credentials, qualifications, licenses, certifications, and other relevant documents submitted by individuals or organizations to ensure information is accurate and meets required standards. Compliance Assessment. Ensure individuals and the organization comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, checking that licenses are valid, certifications are up-to-date, and professionals meet educational or training standards. Background Screening. Conduct background checks to identify criminal records, disciplinary actions, or other negative factors that may affect eligibility or reputation. Database Management. Maintain information in credentialing software, update records, track expiration dates of licenses or certifications, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality. Accreditation and Standards. Assess organizations against established accreditation standards or industry-specific regulations, evaluating policies, procedures, and practices for quality and safety. Communication and Collaboration. Respond to inquiries, stay updated on credentialing requirements, and facilitate communication to resolve compliance issues, ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations. Support HR Department. Interact with employees, direct them to appropriate resources to resolve HR issues as guided by the HR Manager. Administrative Duties. Maintain employee databases and sort emails for the HR department. Attendance and Leave Records. Maintain records to assist with payroll duties. Policy and Hiring Support. Assist the HR Manager in policy formulation, hiring, and salary administration. Job Postings and Interview Scheduling. Submit online job postings, short‑list candidates, and schedule job interviews. Orientation and Training. Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees. Compliance with Labor Laws. Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws. Perform all other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr