Credentialing Specialist

Job Title: Credentialing Specialist
Job Type: Full-Time Contractor
Workplace: Remote
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT
Compensation: USD $1,000 – $1,300/month (DOE)

About HireHawk

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About the Job

Our client, a rapidly expanding healthcare management organization, is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across provider credentialing workflows. This role is ideal for detail-driven professionals who thrive on precision, organization, and accountability. You will coordinate directly with providers, insurance companies, and facilities to secure approvals, manage sensitive documentation, and maintain audit-ready credentialing records. Success in this role requires sharp focus, proactive follow-through, and the ability to deliver consistently reliable outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the full provider credentialing lifecycle, from document collection to final approvals
  
  
• Verify licenses, certifications, education, and work history for compliance and accuracy
  
  
• Liaise with insurance companies, surgery centers, and other entities to secure privileging approvals
  
  
• Edit, merge, and format credentialing documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro with zero errors
  
  
• Maintain well-organized digital records and ensure audit readiness at all times
  
  
• Track deadlines, expirations, and renewals using structured systems to prevent lapses
  
  
• Communicate clearly and professionally with providers and external stakeholders
  
  
• Generate regular credentialing status reports and update leadership proactively
  
  
• Classify and manage anesthesia-related documentation (MAC, general, regional/local)
  
  
• Support administrative projects and contribute to team-wide efficiency initiatives

Must-Haves for the Role

• Minimum 2 years of medical credentialing or healthcare administration experience
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end credentialing workflows independently
  
  
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro (merging, annotating, redacting, formatting)
  
  
• Advanced Google Workspace skills, including Docs, Sheets, and Drive
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  
  
• High attention to detail with proven organizational precision
  
  
• Ability to work consistently within PT business hours (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
  
  
• Stable wired internet connection of at least 25 Mbps with a backup option
  
  

Nice-to-Haves for the Role

• Prior experience liaising with insurance companies and surgery centers
  
  
• Familiarity with anesthesia terminology (MAC, general, regional/local)
  
  
• Background in medical records management or healthcare office operations
  
  
• Experience generating compliance and credentialing reports
  
  
• Exposure to HIPAA/PHI handling practices

Compensation & Benefits

USD $1,000 – $1,300/month (DOE)

• Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services
  
  
• Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees)
  
  
• On-time, in-currency pay
  
  

What Happens After You Apply?

• Instant AI interview link (~20 min)
  After submission, and if selected, we'll immediately send you a link to be interviewed with our AI recruiter. This required step allows us to learn more about you and what makes you a top candidate.
• Interview with a HireHawk Recruiter
  Our recruiters will assess your interview. If you're a potential fit, we'll coordinate a live interview with you.

The AI interview is mandatory, and those who finish ASAP are more likely to be hired.

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