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: Fully Remote 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
Ready to Explore?
If you’re seeking meaningful professional work where strategy meets community
impact — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a
Talent Acquisition representative!
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