HR Onboarding & Credentialing Specialist

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

At Meritus Health , our people make the difference. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented HR Onboarding & Credentialing Specialist who is passionate about creating a welcoming experience for new team members while ensuring our healthcare workforce meets the highest standards of compliance and credentialing. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to help clinicians and healthcare professionals start their journey smoothly—and love keeping processes organized and compliant—this role is for you. What You’ll Do As our HR Onboarding & Credentialing Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our healthcare workforce by ensuring new hires are fully prepared and compliant from day one. This role coordinates onboarding and manages credentialing processes for both clinical and non-clinical team members to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in healthcare HR, onboarding, or credentialing
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, and state licensing requirements)
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HRIS, credentialing software, or healthcare systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Welcome & Onboard New Team Members
• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for clinical and non-clinical employees
• Prepare offer letters, employment agreements, and onboarding documentation
• Facilitate healthcare orientation and required compliance training
• Partner with IT, payroll, security, and leadership to ensure timely system access and readiness
• Serve as a primary point of contact for new hires throughout the onboarding process
• Manage Credentialing & Compliance
• Collect and verify licenses, certifications, and credentials for healthcare professionals
• Perform primary source verification of licenses, education, and work history
• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, immunizations, and health screenings
• Track expiration dates and ensure ongoing credential compliance
• Maintain accurate records and prepare credentialing files for regulatory reviews
• Support Regulatory Readiness
• Assist with internal and external audits related to onboarding and credentialing
• Maintain documentation to meet Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and state licensing requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve onboarding and credentialing processes
• Collaborate Across the Organization
• Communicate credentialing status with hiring managers and clinical leaders
• Guide employees through licensure requirements and renewal processes
• Partner with recruiting and HR teams to support efficient hiring and workforce readiness

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program.
• Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level