Credentials Specialist

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•MN and WI Remote, MN

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Credentials Specialist I serves the credentialing needs of Children’s Minnesota and its Professional Staff, helping meet Joint Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance standards while supporting patient safety and quality clinical care. The Specialist ensures professional staff members maintain current credentials and licenses required to work legally in their fields or specialties, monitors upcoming renewal dates, and advises staff about the steps needed to maintain their credentials. The role follows Credentials Office Policies and Procedures, the Policy on Appointment, Reappointment, and Clinical Privileges, and the Professional Staff Bylaws. The position is remote.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Administrative experience.
Data entry experience.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict procedural guidelines and timelines.
Ability to work independently while also contributing as a team member.
Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills and clear, effective communication.
Ability to work under tight deadlines, respond to rapidly changing demands, and provide efficient follow-up.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and trust.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
One or more years of credentialing or medical administrative assistance experience.
CPCS and/or CPMSM certification.
Experience with credentialing professional staff files and processing primary source verifications.
Knowledge of credentialing regulations.
Familiarity with basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Support credentialing needs for Children’s Minnesota and its Professional Staff.
Ensure professional staff members maintain current credentials and licenses required to work in their fields or specialties.
Monitor upcoming credential and license renewal dates.
Advise professional staff about the steps required to maintain their credentials.
Adhere to Credentials Office Policies and Procedures, the Policy on Appointment, Reappointment, and Clinical Privileges, and the Professional Staff Bylaws.