Credentialing Specialist/HR Assistant

SUMMARY: The Credentialing Specialist provides administrative assistance and verifies licenses and credentials. The duties include keeping detailed records of medical staff members, maintaining databases and ensuring staff members possess legal licenses and credentials to work in their chosen fields. The Credentialing Specialist will verify and assess the credentials of providers to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. reviews and verifies the educational background, licenses, certifications, and work experience to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date. Ensure healthcare professionals maintain their credentials by monitoring expiration dates of licenses and certifications. In addition, facilitate the process of renewing or updating credentials as required.

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support to the HR Manager related to benefits, hiring, payroll and other key HR areas. Their duties include assisting with the recruitment and onboarding process, maintaining accurate employee records and managing internal and external communications for the human resources department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Credential Verification. Review and authenticate credentials, qualifications, licenses, certifications, and other relevant documents submitted by individuals or organizations. This ensures that the information provided is accurate and meets the required standards.
• Compliance Assessment. Ensure individuals and FCCHC comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. This may involve checking if licenses are valid, certifications are up-to-date, and professionals meet the necessary educational or training standards.
• Background Screening. Conduct background checks on individuals to identify any criminal records, disciplinary actions, or other negative factors that may affect their eligibility or reputation. This step helps to ensure public safety and protect the interests of the organization.
• Database Management. Maintain information in credentialing software, including updating information, tracking expiration dates of licenses or certifications, and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of data — all an ongoing part of compliance. 
• Accreditation and Standards. In certain situations, may play a role in assessing organizations against established accreditation standards or industry-specific regulations. Evaluate policies, procedures, and practices to determine if they meet the required quality and safety standards.
• Communication and Collaboration. Responds to inquiries, staying up-to-date on credentialing requirements, and facilitating communication to resolve compliance issues. Ensuring that the corporation are fully compliant with all state and federal regulations at all times.

• Serve in a support role for the HR department. Interact with employees and direct them to the appropriate resources to resolve the HR issues per the guidance of the HR Manager.
• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining employee databases and sorting emails for the HR department.
• Maintain proper records of employee attendance and leave to assist with payroll duties.
• Assist the HR Manager in policy formulation, hiring and salary administration.
• Submits online job postings, shortlists candidates, and schedules job interviews.
• Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees.
• Ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.