Credentialing Specialist (Pay rate : $34-$35/hr.)

Job Description

Job Description

Please find below the Job Description:

• Job Title : Credentialing Specialist

• Duration : 3+ months-Possible to extend

• Location : Hackettstown, NJ 07840

• Pay Rate : $34-$35/Hr.

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating credentialing and recredentialing processes for physicians and allied health practitioners. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, federal, and state requirements while maintaining accurate provider records and supporting medical staff operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process initial credentialing and reappointment applications for providers.
• Verify provider credentials including education, training, licensure, certifications, and work history.
• Maintain accurate provider data in the Echo credentialing database.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to credentialing activities, accreditation, and provider privileges.
• Ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, regulatory standards, and quality assurance requirements.
• Track and monitor license and certification expirations.
• Prepare materials for Credentials Committee, MEC, and Board of Trustees meetings.
• Schedule and maintain records for medical staff department meetings; take meeting minutes when required.
• Process and collect medical staff dues.
• Maintain confidentiality of provider and organizational information.
• Support ongoing accreditation and credentialing audits.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of healthcare credentialing processes.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in computer systems and database management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with credentialing software such as Echo.
• Previous healthcare administration or medical staff office experience.

Key Skills

• Credentialing & provider enrollment
• Regulatory compliance
• Data verification & record management
• Report preparation
• Database management
• Communication & coordination
• Time management & attention to detail

Benefits:

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Company Description

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
[Hiring Entity Name] is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
[Hiring Entity Name] is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Company Description

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. \r\n\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity\r\n[Hiring Entity Name] is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFair Chance Employment\r\n[Hiring Entity Name] is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAccommodations\r\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.