Credentialing & Compliance Specialist

Miracle Kids Success Academy; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Miracle Kids Success Academy / Kids Unlimited Learning Academy is seeking a Credentialing Coordinator to manage licensing, background checks, training records, immunizations, and related documentation across locations.

The role oversees initial and ongoing credentialing for therapy providers, nurses, teachers, and staff, tracks expirations, and ensures Arkansas DHS/Medicaid compliance, audits, and HIPAA/FERPA privacy adherence.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required.
• One year of experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage credentialing files for all employees including licenses, certifications, background checks, training records, immunizations, and other required documents.
• Oversee initial credentialing, re-credentialing, and ongoing compliance tracking for therapy providers, nurses, teachers, and staff.
• Verify professional licenses and certifications with state boards, registries, and third-party systems.
• Track expiration dates and proactively communicate with staff for timely renewals.
• Ensure compliance with Arkansas DHS, Medicaid, insurers, and MKSA standards.
• Assist onboarding by ensuring credentialing tasks are completed before start dates.
• Maintain accurate credentialing files in digital and hard-copy formats.
• Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Communicate credentialing requirements and status with staff and departments.
• Support workflow improvements and protect confidential information per HIPAA/FERPA.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to work with minimum supervisi

Excellent customer service

Prioritize and multitask

MS Office / computer literate

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of experience in a similar role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Miracle Kids Success Academy / Kids Unlimited Learning Academy is seeking a Credentialing Coordinator to manage licensing, background checks, training records, immunizations, and related documentation across locations.

The role oversees initial and ongoing credentialing for therapy providers, nurses, teachers, and staff, tracks expirations, and ensures Arkansas DHS/Medicaid compliance, audits, and HIPAA/FERPA privacy adherence.