Placement & Credentialing Specialist

PLACEMENT & CREDENTIALING SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY

The Placement & Credentialing Specialist coordinates employee and candidate placements while ensuring required credentials, documentation, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time. The role works closely with candidates, clients, recruiters, and internal teams to support smooth staffing placements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Placement Coordination

• Coordinate candidate placements based on client staffing requirements.
• Confirm candidate availability, start dates, and placement details.
• Communicate placement information to candidates and clients.
• Track placement status through completion.

2. Credentialing & Documentation

• Collect and verify required credentials and candidate documents.
• Maintain accurate credentialing and compliance records.
• Monitor document expiration dates and renewal requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding documentation.

3. Compliance Support

• Ensure candidates meet applicable client and role requirements.
• Review documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Escalate missing or inconsistent information when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate information.

4. Candidate & Client Communication

• Communicate placement and credentialing requirements clearly.
• Respond to candidate and client inquiries.
• Provide timely updates on placement and credentialing status.
• Coordinate with recruiters and account managers to resolve issues.

5. Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain accurate placement and credentialing records.
• Update staffing and credentialing systems.
• Prepare placement status and credentialing reports.
• Track deadlines, renewals, and outstanding requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Successful and timely candidate placements.
• Credentialing completion rate.
• Accuracy of credentialing documentation.
• Timely follow-up on outstanding requirements.
• Compliance with client requirements.
• Placement and credentialing turnaround time.
• Accuracy of staffing system records.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a r*