Credentialing Specialist

Credentialing Specialist

Column Technical Services is seeking a detail‑oriented Credentialing Specialist, ideally with experience in hospital credentialing, to support MSO coordinators within a dynamic team at one of New York City’s most esteemed healthcare organizations.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring candidates to reside in New York, NY, or New Jersey, with an expectation to be on‑site once a month.

• Perform data entry and review of credentialing files; upload files to the database, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Compile and maintain up–to–date and accurate data for all providers.
• Handle provider credentialing, applications, and reappointments; monitor and follow up on applications as necessary.
• Maintain copies of current state licences, DEA certificates, malpractice coverage, and other required credentialing documents for all providers.
• Ensure credentialing processes comply with NCQA standards.
• Verify data accuracy and validity through thorough review and evaluation.
• Understand the requirements and processes for maintaining, updating, and activating healthcare providers’ licences.
• Navigate web‑based software applications, upload/download files, access shared drives, use Outlook and Microsoft applications, and participate in Webex, Zoom and other virtual applications.
• Update portfolios by uploading PDF files into the credentialing software.
• Create Excel spreadsheets for data organization and reporting.
• Initially shadow a current analyst to learn job processes and procedures.
• Work independently with a positive, professional demeanor to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.

• Preferred:
  Minimum of 3+ years of experience in hospital credentialing.
• Strong verbal, written, and customer service communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail for reviewing and analysing complex documents.
• Must be a proactive team player, tech‑savvy, capable of working independently, and self‑motivated.
• Proficient in Excel, MS Outlook, internet research, shared drives, and PDF file formatting/uploading, and capable of navigating virtual meeting software.
• Experience with credentialing software.
• Familiarity with CVs, PDF images, and licence verification documents.
• Completed vaccination required upon hire.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• New York, NY (Hybrid; on‑site once a month) — $50,000.00‑$75,000.00 per year