Clinical Credentialing Specialist — In-Person Role

Hartford HealthCare; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut seeks a Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist to manage credentialing for providers, securing primary source verification and maintaining databases. This 100% in-person role requires strong regulatory knowledge and meticulous documentation across medical staff processes.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of hospital admin experience and 3+ years in credentialing, with an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and plans to obtain CPCS within a year.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in hospital administrative support.
• 3+ years experience with medical staff credentialing; CPCS certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Processes applications to the medical staff in accordance with bylaws and regulatory standards.
• Maintains the Medical Staff Credentialing database and interacts with external databases.
• Produces and replies to general correspondence; prepares files for leadership review and flags issues.
• Notifies departments and units of new providers; handles temporary privileges and reappointments.
• Responds to verification inquiries and coordinates with applicants and leadership.

Skills

Credentialing

Healthcare admin

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut seeks a Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist to manage credentialing for providers, securing primary source verification and maintaining databases. This 100% in-person role requires strong regulatory knowledge and meticulous documentation across medical staff processes.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of hospital admin experience and 3+ years in credentialing, with an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and plans to obtain CPCS within a year.