Onboarding Specialist

Job Title: Onboarding Specialist / Credentialing SpecialistContract Length - 26 weeksLocation: Onsite – Baltimore, MD 21215Schedule: Monday – Friday | Day Shift (5x8 Hours)

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Job OverviewOne of our client is seeking an experienced Onboarding Specialist / Credentialing Specialist to support non-clinical human resources operations. This role is responsible for managing provider onboarding and credentialing activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of applications throughout the credentialing lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesManage documentation for initial and reappointment credentialing applications across multiple facilitiesPerform administrative duties and credentialing verifications in accordance with established policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standardsInitiate and process reappointment packets for providers based on departmental assignmentsComplete accurate data entry into the provider credentialing databaseVerify and validate required information for assigned credentialing filesMaintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date automated credentialing recordsPrepare completed credentialing files for leadership and Chiefs’ review and signatureAssemble and submit credentialing files for review at facility-specific Credentials Committee meetingsTrack provider applications and approvals through various credentialing and governing committeesConduct primary source verifications, including:Current and prior hospital affiliationsProfessional referencesProfessional licensesNational Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)Office of the Inspector General (OIG)Health Claims Arbitration Office (HCSAO)Board certification websitesMalpractice xzbcwsv insurance carriersMaintain a comprehensive credentialing database and prepare reports from physician and provider files as requiredQualifications1–3+ years of relevant experience in onboarding, credentialing, or human resourcesHigh School Diploma or GED requiredStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to manage confidential information with professionalismProficiency in administrative systems and data entryKnowledge of credentialing standards and regulatory compliance preferred