[Hiring] Credentialing Specialist @Merakey

Role Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Credentialing Specialist to join our team.

Remote Position available for candidates residing in PA, DE, FL, LA, MD, NJ, OH, TX, and VA.

Earn up to $21/hour - depending on experience.

Working within the Human Resources Center of Excellence, the Credentialing Specialist will facilitate and monitor the onboarding pre-hire process from offer acceptance to start date by engaging and establishing regular communication with new hire candidates.

• Working with candidates to ensure timely completion of new hire tasks.
• Processing all new hire application and credentialing documentation for assigned caseload of candidates, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information.
• Collecting and processing significant amounts of verification, criminal background and accreditation information, checking for full completeness and accuracy.
• Verifying that candidate credentials are in compliance with program, State and Federal standards.
• Effectively communicating with Program Management and Staffing Partners on a regular basis regarding process delays due to missing or incomplete information or lack of response from candidate.
• Reporting any anticipated delays in credentialing for assigned caseload to Supervisor for assistance and resolution.
• Coordinating and scheduling new staff orientation.
• Performing post-hire check in at established intervals to ensure the employee has the tools, resources and information they need to be successful in their job.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR two years equivalent experience required.
• Minimum two years human resources experience and knowledge of hiring and background screening process required.
• The ideal candidate will possess:
• Experience working in a human services industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing, organizing, and tracking details; meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates in high volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Company Description

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!