Credentialing Specialist- (Days) FT

Adena Health System; Chillicothe, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

PTO grows with tenure

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Adena Health System is seeking a Credentialing Specialist for ARMC on the Day shift in Chillicothe, OH. The role focuses on verifying credentials to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including reviewing applications and checking education, licensure, and certifications.

The position requires NAMSS certification within two years of hire and a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, with experience in medical credentialing and healthcare administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience
• NAMSS CPMSM or CPCS certification must be obtained within two years of hire

Responsibilities

• Verify credentials and ensure regulatory compliance for healthcare providers.
• Review applications and verify education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications by contacting institutions and boards.
• Monitor expiration dates of licenses and certifications and update credentials as required.
• Maintain credentialing databases, schedule meetings, perform data entry and record management, and prepare reports.

Skills

Credentialing

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

NAMSS CPMSM or CPCS certification

Job description

Credentialing Specialist- ARMC- Days (full time)

At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Credentialing Specialist
• Salary: Based on years of experience
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift
• Location/Department: Chillicothe –

Reports to: Department Manager

At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making
• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

A Credentialing Specialist makes sure healthcare providers meet the necessary qualifications to provide care. The primary responsibility is to verify and assess the credentials of providers to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This includes reviewing applications, verifying their qualifications such as education, licensure status, certifications, or other credentials by directly contacting institutions, licensing boards and previous employers to validate the information provided is accurate and up-to-date. They conduct thorough background checks to identify any potential risks or red flags that may impact patient safety. The Credentialing Specialist reviews privileges requested by the healthcare provider, compares to their education and training, contrasted with relevant experience to recommend if the individual is qualified to provide safe and competent patient care. The Credentialing Specialist ensures healthcare providers maintain their credentials by monitoring expiration dates of licenses and certifications. They may facilitate the process of updating credentials as required to ensure the caregiver and facilities remain compliant with all certification and accreditation requirements. They also serve as a point of contact for credentialing related inquiries and assists in the preparation of necessary reports. In addition to being responsible for updating and maintaining credentialing databases, scheduling and attending meetings, data entry/integrity, record management and performing other administrative tasks as assigned. This individual plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of healthcare delivery and protecting patient well-being. Following an orientation period, with appropriate knowledge in hospital medical staff credentialing; employees, at the discretion of their supervisor, may have an opportunity for a schedule to include a remote/work from home. If approved to work from home, individual must hold a dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet access and a strong understanding of company policies.

Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree: Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience Major/Area of Concentration:

Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Must possess a valid National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) Certification as a Certified Professional Medical Services Manager (CPMSM) or Certified Provider Credentials Specialist (CPCS); within two years from the date of hire and when meeting the eligibility criteria

Required Experience: Experience in medical credentialing, health care administration, or related field

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Preferred Education:

Job Info

• Job Identification 12368
• Job Category Professional
• Posting Date 08/21/2026, 05:25 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 272 Hospital Road, Chillicothe, OH, 45601, US