Credentialing Specialist (Temporary/Part-Time)

Kandu•Van Nuys, CA

4d•$28 - $38•Remote

About The Position

In April 2025, Kandu Health and Neurolutions merged to form Kandu Inc. to pioneer an integrated approach to stroke recovery, combining FDA-cleared brain-computer interface technology with personalized telehealth services. The company’s IpsiHand® device is durable medical equipment that enables chronic stroke survivors to regain upper extremity function in daily home use. Combining this advanced technology with the support of expert clinicians offers a comprehensive path to recovery– helping survivors improve mobility, independence, and quality of life. Kandu extends recovery beyond the hospital through principal illness navigation, providing one-on-one education, care coordination, and advocacy; grounded in clinical evidence and informed by the lived experiences of patients and their families. Summary The Credentialing Specialist (Part-Time Temp) will own the end-to-end payer credentialing workflow for Kandu Medical Services. This contractor will manage new payer enrollments, maintain accurate provider data in CAQH and PECOS, oversee re-credentialing timelines, and ensure our providers are payer-ready across multiple states. The ideal candidate is proactive, exceptionally organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of credentialing tasks in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in healthcare credentialing or provider enrollment.
Strong understanding of CAQH, PECOS, Medicare enrollment processes, and commercial payer credentialing workflows.
Experience credentialing physicians, APPs and/or other health professionals ideally across multiple states.
Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent priorities in a remote environment.

Nice To Haves

Credentialing experience with multi-state telehealth provider groups.
Familiarity with state Medicaid enrollment processes.
Prior experience in digital health, health systems, or early-stage care delivery organizations.
Collaboration with Revenue Operations, Billing, or Compliance teams.

Responsibilities

Payer Credentialing & Enrollment Complete and submit new enrollment applications for clinicians with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers.
Monitor enrollment progress, follow up with payers, and escalate delays or incomplete information.
Maintain accurate provider demographic and credentialing data in CAQH and PECOS, including attestations and updates.
Ensure credentialing files are accurate, up to date, and aligned with KMS standards.
Re-Credentialing & Compliance Track payer re-credentialing cycles and proactively initiate the process ahead of deadline.
Maintain complete and audit-ready payer credentialing documentation.
Communicate clearly with internal teams regarding any risk areas, delays, or emerging requirements.
Operational Coordination Create and maintain the KMS credentialing tracker updated with real-time enrollment status, timelines, and outstanding items.
Coordinate closely with Revenue Operations, Clinical Services, and Billing to ensure credentialing readiness aligns with operational and payer needs.
Provide concise summaries, updates, and reporting to the Senior Director of Clinical Services.
Provider Support & Communication Serve as the point of contact for credentialing questions, document requests, and application status updates.
Communicate professionally and clearly with providers, internal teams, and payer representatives.
Improve and refine workflows, templates, and credentialing documentation as needed.