Credentialing Coordinator

Job Title: Credentialing Specialist

Location: Morristown, NJ

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 13- weeks

Domain: Healthcare

Pay Rate: $32 - $34/hr

Application Deadline: October 5, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Knowledge of the medical staff credentialing process
• Experience verifying and maintaining provider credentials and documentation
• Knowledge of professional licenses, certifications, education/training, and work history verification
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and data-analysis skills
• Excellent computer skills and ability to maintain electronic databases
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Experience with physicians and allied health credentialing
• Experience with Echo or other online credentialing databases
• Knowledge of medical staff bylaws and regulatory/accreditation requirements
• Experience with malpractice insurance verification
• Experience with sanctions/exclusion and background screening
• Experience preparing materials for Credentials Committee, MEC, or Board meetings
• Experience scheduling medical staff meetings and recording meeting minutes

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Credentialing Specialist to support our healthcare based client in Morristown, NJ. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with physician and allied health credentialing, including initial applications, reappointments, license and certification verification, and maintaining accurate provider records. Strong knowledge of the credentialing process, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process initial credentialing applications and reappointments
• Collect and verify provider credentials, including licenses, certifications, education, training, work history, references, and malpractice insurance
• Conduct sanctions, exclusions, and background screenings as required
• Ensure applications and credentialing documentation comply with federal, state, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and current provider information in the Echo credentialing database
• Track expiration dates for licenses and certifications and coordinate timely renewals
• Prepare credentialing reports and materials for Credentials Committee, MEC, and Board of Trustees meetings
• Ensure credentialing activities comply with applicable medical staff bylaws
• Schedule site-based medical staff department meetings and take meeting minutes when required
• Process and collect site-based medical staff dues
• Maintain confidentiality and security of provider information
• Research and analyze credentialing information and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of all credentialing activities and provider data
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.