Credentialing Specialist job description

Job brief

We are seeking a professional, highly organized, and dynamic Credentialing specialist to join our team! The ideal candidate will be well organized, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize their own workload effectively. The focus of the role is to ensure that all medical professionals within the facility maintain and renew the required licenses, certifications, and credentials to continue providing the treatment and care they give. 

Responsibilities

• Develop an effective monitoring method/system to record information regarding all staff members' current certification, license or credential information and their expiry dates.
• Liaise with external vendors who issue training, licensing, and certification to obtain services and training dates, and availability.
• Ensure that expiring certifications and licenses are renewed before the expiration date by informing the medical professional of the expiry date and liaising with them and external training providers to secure dates and courses for the relevant credential.
• Keep records of newly renewed licenses and certifications to ensure that they are not duplicated.
• Book and confirm training with external providers and ensure that medical professionals are aware and able to attend any training booked.
• Obtain copies of all licenses/certifications and credentials and store them on the system In the relevant folder.
• Keep internal databases and files up today, both on the system and hard copy files.
• Ensure that data is stored properly and in accordance with data protection guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate degree in business administration or relevant field
• Two years of previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within the healthcare industry
• Strong understanding of required licenses/certification and credential requirements for healthcare professionals
• Highly organized and able to prioritize own workload effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Adept with the use of computer software such as EMR systems, Microsoft Office, and other online filing systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good analytical abilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills