Credentialing Vendor Management Specialist

Credentialing Vendor Management Specialist (Temporary Assignment) Position Overview The Credentialing Vendor Management Specialist will support credentialing operations by overseeing external vendor performance, coordinating provider-related workflows, and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance across credentialing activities. This role partners closely with internal teams to manage vendor deliverables, analyze operational data, prepare leadership-facing materials, and support recurring approval and review meetings. This is a temporary position expected to last approximately four months, with the possibility of extension. Core Responsibilities Vendor Partnership & Oversight • Serve as a primary point of contact for credentialing-related vendors. • Monitor vendor performance and address operational issues, escalations, and service inquiries. • Track vendor requests, issues, and resolutions to ensure timely follow-up. • Participate in recurring vendor check-ins to review performance metrics, challenges, and improvement opportunities. Credentialing & Provider Workflow Support • Review incoming provider credentialing activity across internal systems. • Identify provider classifications and ensure accurate routing, documentation, and status updates. • Support onboarding of new providers into credentialing workflows. • Validate provider data and coordinate updates to maintain data accuracy across platforms. • Process provider and facility applications requiring leadership approval. Audit, Compliance & Monitoring • Support oversight of delegated vendor reviews and audits, including documentation tracking and follow-up activities. • Monitor provider status changes, exclusions, or sanctions and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders. • Maintain internal tracking tools used for compliance, reporting, and operational reviews. • Assist with monitoring and follow-up on corrective action activities when applicable. Reporting & Presentation Development • Compile, analyze, and reconcile credentialing and vendor-related data from multiple sources. • Develop summaries, reports, and presentation materials for leadership and committee review. • Prepare agendas and documentation for recurring operational and governance meetings. • Present credentialing and vendor updates to clinical and operational leadership on a recurring basis. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with internal analytics, operations, and compliance teams to gather and validate required information. • Identify data discrepancies and assist with resolution efforts. • Support process improvements through documentation, communication, and coordination. Additional Support • Assist with special projects aligned with credentialing, vendor oversight, or operational needs. • Attend standing and ad-hoc meetings as required. Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in healthcare vendor management, operations, or related administrative functions. • Prior exposure to credentialing processes, provider onboarding, or regulatory/compliance workflows strongly preferred. • Bachelor’s degree preferred. • Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and limited process documentation. • Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with leadership. • Background in account management or vendor-facing roles highly desirable. Work Details • Temporary assignment (~4 months) with potential extension. • Fully remote • Eastern Time business hours preferred. 4CR3 Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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