Healthcare Credentialing Specialist | CPCS Ready

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSA

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to perform primary source verification and manage credentialing files for physicians and other practitioners within the Credentials Verification Organization.

You will coordinate applications, verify licensure, education, and experience; ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulations; and support onboarding and network participation across the health system.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required or equivalent education, training and experience.
• At least two years of experience in CVO or Medical Staff Services in an acute healthcare setting.
• CPCS certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary source verification of licensure, education, training, board certification, work history, malpractice coverage, sanctions and other credentialing elements.
• Manage credentialing files from intake through completion to support medical staff appointment and privileging.
• Coordinate application management and verification activities with attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor expiring credentials and coordinate renewal activities; generate status reports and metrics.
• Advise practitioners and internal stakeholders on credentialing requirements and regulatory standards.

Skills

Credentialing

CVO

Medical Staff Services

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to perform primary source verification and manage credentialing files for physicians and other practitioners within the Credentials Verification Organization.

You will coordinate applications, verify licensure, education, and experience; ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulations; and support onboarding and network participation across the health system.