Credentialing Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Credentialing Specialist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55718

Working Title
Enteprise Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist

Department Name
H4007:Chief Medical Office

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
09

Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; repetitive motion; standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days. Some evening/week-end/holidays could be required.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Medical Staff Affairs Director, this position will work independently but also collaborate and work with other team members of the Medical Staff Office. This position will review credentialing/privileging information for accuracy and primary source verify all information in accordance with all regulatory agencies and University of Kentucky policies and procedures. All correspondence sent and received will be documented, following protocol for analyzing and noting issues and inconsistencies. Being a team player, organizational skills, paying attention to detail, and providing cross coverage are of utmost importance to this position.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Organization; critical thinking; detail-oriented; dependable; responsible; advanced computer skills; proactive, onward thinking; multi-tasking; analytical; diligent, decisive; receptive; flexible; dedicated; team player, agreeable; cooperative; professional; discreet; succinct.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Paid experience with medical/dental credentialing highly preferred

Deadline to Apply
09/13/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.