Onboarding Specialist

Location: Onsite – Baltimore, MD 21215

Schedule: Monday – Friday | Day Shift (5x 8 Hours)

Job Overview: One of our client is seeking an experienced Onboarding Specialist / Credentialing Specialist to support non-clinical human resources operations. This role is responsible for managing provider onboarding and credentialing activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of applications throughout the credentialing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities: Manage documentation for initial and reappointment credentialing applications across multiple facilities Perform administrative duties and credentialing verifications in accordance with established policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards Initiate and process reappointment packets for providers based on departmental assignments Complete accurate data entry into the provider credentialing database Verify and validate required information for assigned credentialing files Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date automated credentialing records Prepare completed credentialing files for leadership and Chiefs’ review and signature Assemble and submit credentialing files for review at facility-specific Credentials Committee meetings Track provider applications and approvals through various credentialing and governing committees Conduct primary source verifications, including: Current and prior hospital affiliations Professional references Professional licenses National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)Office of the Inspector General (OIG)Health Claims Arbitration Office (HCSAO)Board certification websites Malpractice insurance carriers Maintain a comprehensive credentialing database and prepare reports from physician and provider files as required Qualifications 1–3+ years of relevant experience in onboarding, credentialing, or human resources High School Diploma or GED required Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism Proficiency in administrative systems and data entry Knowledge of credentialing standards and regulatory compliance preferred