Job Title: Credentialing Specialist
Location: Morristown, NJ
Pay Range: $27 – $30/hour
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Setting: On-site
Position Summary
We’re seeking a Credentialing Specialist to support a hospital’s medical staff services team. This role ensures physicians and allied health professionals are fully and accurately credentialed in line with facility bylaws, accreditation standards, and state/federal regulations. You’ll be handling high-volume data, coordinating with multiple departments, and maintaining airtight accuracy and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify credentials, including licensure, certifications, education, training, board status, malpractice history, and work experience
- Ensure compliance with TJC, NCQA, state/federal regulations, and hospital bylaws
- Process initial credentialing and reappointments (approx. 125–200 per quarter)
- Maintain and update all provider data in the Echo database
- Track expirations for licenses, certifications, and re-credentialing timelines
- Prepare documentation for Credentials Committee, MEC, and Board of Trustees meetings
- Schedule and occasionally attend site-based medical staff meetings; take and transcribe minutes
- Process and collect medical staff dues as needed
- Coordinate with providers, HR, the medical staff office, payers, and licensing bodies
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all provider information
- Perform other administrative/credentialing duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with credentialing processes
- Experience with Echo or similar credentialing databases preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical, research, and data accuracy skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer systems
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Benefits (Through Pride Global)
Eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity); 401(k); life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; legal support; auto/home/pet insurance; and employee discounts.
