Credentialing Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Credentialing Specialist to support provider enrollment and credential maintenance for medical practitioners. This is a remote Credentialing Specialist contract position focused on ensuring practitioners meet organizational, payer, and regulatory standards through accurate documentation and timely follow-up. The ideal Credentialing Specialist candidate will bring healthcare credentialing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a web-based environment.

Here's how you'll contribute each day:

• Manage practitioner onboarding and ongoing credential reviews, including new submissions, renewals, and periodic reappointments.
• Examine licenses, certifications, education records, training details, and employment history to confirm accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain up-to-date provider files within a secure online credentialing platform and ensure documentation is properly recorded.
• Partner with physicians, providers, and practice leadership to collect missing materials and address inconsistencies in submitted information.
• Track application progress and follow through on outstanding items to keep credentialing activities aligned with required timelines.
• Apply current healthcare regulations and accreditation expectations when evaluating provider records and processing documentation.
• Prepare routine updates and status summaries for leadership and compliance stakeholders.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for credentialing-related questions across multiple practice locations.