Pride Health · 1 day ago
Credentialing Specialist
Summit, NJ
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$27/hr - $30/hrPride Health is 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 while handling high-volume data and maintaining confidentiality.
Health CareHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Ameen Khan
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with credentialing processes
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
Preferred
associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with Echo or similar credentialing databases preferred
Benefits
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
Employee discounts
Company
Pride Health
Pride Health is a staffing and recruiting company that provides account management and staffing solutions.
Founded in 2010
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Barnes
Scheduling Lead PHC/OPWDD
Recent News
2025-11-06
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