Credentialing Specialist

Credentialing Specialist

Job Schedule: Full-Time; 9:00 - 5:30

Location: Brooklyn, NY (In-Office)

Salary: $25 - $35 an hour

About MedElite:

Since 2011, MedElite has been dedicated to improving the standard of care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities nationwide. We implement a data-driven, "treat in place" model that enhances resident health outcomes while saving valuable time and resources for our partner organizations. By managing a network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians, we deliver high-quality, proactive care directly to the bedside. Our passion for positively impacting the lives of residents, administrators, and healthcare professionals drives our commitment to continuously innovate and redefine senior care across the country.

Position Details:

As a credentialing specialist with MedElite, you will play a key role in ensuring providers are fully credentialed, onboarded, and equipped to deliver services efficiently across assigned facilities. This role requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Credentialing Packet Management:
  • Submit credentialing packets for new and existing providers.
  • Follow up regularly with facility contacts to ensure timely processing and approval.
• Facility Liaison:
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with credentialing and HR departments at assigned facilities.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for all credentialing-related inquiries.
• EMR and Access Coordination:
  • Request and track EMR access setup for providers at each facility.
  • Ensure all required logins, badges, and system access are granted prior to provider start dates.
• Internal Communication:
  • Collaborate with the scheduling team to communicate start dates, facility clearance, and EMR readiness.
  • Coordinate with the onboarding team to ensure a smooth provider launch.
• Scheduling Support:
  • Assist the scheduling team by sharing credentialing timelines and provider availability.
  • Help align provider schedules with facility approvals and EMR access readiness.
• Documentation and Tracking:
  • Maintain accurate records of credentialing status, expiration dates, and communication logs.
  • Update internal databases and credentialing trackers in real-time.
• Issue Resolution:
  • Identify and escalate delays or issues with facility credentialing to appropriate leadership.
  • Proactively work to resolve any discrepancies or missing documentation.

Qualifications

• 2 + years of experience in credentialing, provider onboarding, and healthcare administration, or a related field
• Strong understanding of credentialing process, EMR systems, and facility access protocols
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• 401K
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Benefits

EEO/AAP Statement: MedElite is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. MedElite is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.