Credentialing Specialist-ARMC(Day)FT

Adena Health•Chillicothe, OH

About The Position

Credentialing Specialist- ARMC (Day) FT At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact. Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”. Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”. Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare. Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust. Position Highlights: Position: Credentialing Specialist Salary: Based on years of experience Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift Location/Department: Chillicothe Reports to: Misty Miller At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact. Why Adena? Community-centered decision making Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration Competitive compensation and benefits Growth-focused culture Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes Does Adena offer growth opportunities? Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity. Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through: Emerging leader and leadership development programs Tuition assistance and education support Skill-building and lateral career opportunities Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early What You’ll Do A Credentialing Specialist makes sure healthcare providers meet the necessary qualifications to provide care. The primary responsibility is to verify and assess the credentials of providers to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This includes reviewing applications, verifying their qualifications such as education, licensure status, certifications, or other credentials by directly contacting institutions, licensing boards and previous employers to validate the information provided is accurate and up-to-date. They conduct thorough background checks to identify any potential risks or red flags that may impact patient safety. The Credentialing Specialist reviews privileges requested by the healthcare provider, compares to their education and training, contrasted with relevant experience to recommend if the individual is qualified to provide safe and competent patient care. The Credentialing Specialist ensures healthcare providers maintain their credentials by monitoring expiration dates of licenses and certifications. They may facilitate the process of updating credentials as required to ensure the caregiver and facilities remain compliant with all certification and accreditation requirements. They also serve as a point of contact for credentialing related inquiries and assists in the preparation of necessary reports. In addition to being responsible for updating and maintaining credentialing databases, scheduling and attending meetings, data entry/integrity, record management and performing other administrative tasks as assigned. This individual plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of healthcare delivery and protecting patient well-being. Following an orientation period, with appropriate knowledge in hospital medical staff credentialing; employees, at the discretion of their supervisor, may have an opportunity for a schedule to include a remote/work from home. If approved to work from home, individual must hold a dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet access and a strong understanding of company policies. Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree: Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience Major/Area of Concentration: Preferred Education: Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: De-escalation training within 6 months. Must possess a valid National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) Certification as a Certified Professional Medical Services Manager (CPMSM) or Certified Provider Credentials Specialist (CPCS); within two years from the date of hire and when meeting the eligibility criteria Preferred Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Required Experience: Experience in medical credentialing, health care administration, or related field Preferred Experience: 1-2 years Why Caregivers Stay? Reliable compensation Strong healthcare coverage options 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase PTO that grows with tenure Visible leadership impact within a regional health system Ready to Explore? If you’re seeking meaningful professional work where strategy meets community impact — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative! Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience
De-escalation training within 6 months
Must possess a valid National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) Certification as a Certified Professional Medical Services Manager (CPMSM) or Certified Provider Credentials Specialist (CPCS); within two years from the date of hire and when meeting the eligibility criteria
Experience in medical credentialing, health care administration, or related field

Nice To Haves

1-2 years

Responsibilities

verify and assess the credentials of providers to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
reviewing applications
verifying their qualifications such as education, licensure status, certifications, or other credentials by directly contacting institutions, licensing boards and previous employers to validate the information provided is accurate and up-to-date
conduct thorough background checks to identify any potential risks or red flags that may impact patient safety
reviews privileges requested by the healthcare provider, compares to their education and training, contrasted with relevant experience to recommend if the individual is qualified to provide safe and competent patient care
ensures healthcare providers maintain their credentials by monitoring expiration dates of licenses and certifications
facilitate the process of updating credentials as required to ensure the caregiver and facilities remain compliant with all certification and accreditation requirements
serve as a point of contact for credentialing related inquiries and assists in the preparation of necessary reports
updating and maintaining credentialing databases, scheduling and attending meetings, data entry/integrity, record management and performing other administrative tasks as assigned