Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance · 23 hours ago
Provider Onboarding & Licensing Specialist
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is seeking a Provider Onboarding & Licensing Specialist responsible for managing the onboarding and licensing functions for new providers. This role ensures compliance with licensure, malpractice enrollment, and maintains accurate provider profiles in the credentialing database.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates the onboarding of all new providers, including physicians, mid-level providers, and PT/OT staff
Assists providers with obtaining Tennessee state licenses, including submission of applications and tracking of progress
Initiates malpractice carrier enrollment for new providers; ensures coverage is in place prior to practice start
Builds and maintains provider profiles in the centralized credentialing database (CMD)
Performs and documents 90-day CAQH re-attestations for all providers to maintain payer and compliance requirements
Builds new provider NPPEs (National Provider Profile Enrollment System) sites as part of onboarding
Manages provider license renewals, DEA renewals, and submission of primary applications to state and federal agencies
Tracks and manages CME requirements for each provider; ensures compliance with CME requirements for licensing and DEA renewal
Provides reporting on license/DEA renewal timelines, CME completion status, and CAQH re-attestation compliance
Serves as a primary resource for providers regarding onboarding, licensing, and CME compliance
Coordinates with credentialing, compliance, and payer enrollment teams to ensure alignment of provider information
Performs other duties as assigned to support provider onboarding and compliance
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in provider onboarding, licensing, or credentialing
Experience with CAQH, DEA renewals, and state licensure processes
Strong knowledge of state licensure, DEA, CAQH, and CME compliance requirements
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to track multiple providers' deadlines simultaneously
Strong communication skills to interface effectively with providers, licensing boards, malpractice carriers, and internal teams
Proficiency with credentialing/CAQH systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently and handle sensitive compliance information
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field
Familiarity with CMD or similar credentialing database