Credentialing Specialist

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120, United States

Payroll Title:

MED STF SVC SPEC 3

Department:

MEDICAL STAFF ADMINISTRATION

Hiring Pay Scale

$75,000 - $92,000 / Year

Worksite:

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

Uncovered

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

Filing Deadline: Mon 11/10/2025

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/30/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/10/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at East Campus Medical Center and remote.

We are seeking to hire a full-time Credentials Specialist to join our internal credentialing team and shall be accountable for performing the primary source verification, review of clinical privileging criteria, and proctoring process for all initial and reappointment applications. The Credentials Specialist will be responsible for launching, receiving, and processing, all credentialing applications within an electronic portal application for all practitioners seeking medical staff and/or advanced practice professional membership and/or clinical privileges or hospital affiliation with all UC San Diego Health Medical Center locations, affiliation with UCSDH Physician Group or participation with our UCSDH Physician Network. The Credentials Specialist will assure timely submission of applications and primary source verifications of education, training, experience, licensure, claims history, according to the UCSDH Medical Staff bylaws and credentials policies, CMS, TJC, NCQA, AAAHC and any state and federal accrediting standards within specified time periods. Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience, OR a Bachelor's Degree in relevant area and three (3) years of relevant credentialing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and proven success in federal and state compliance guidelines in a medical setting.
• Experience in a fully electronic medical credentialing database application database.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to think critically and provide workable solutions.
• Ability to independently set and meet deadlines, multi-task, and effectively manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with faculty and staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment under consistent pressure with the ability to work well with others and accept direction.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) OR preparing to obtain CPCS certification.
• Knowledge of MSOW/Verity HealthStream credentialing software, ARM Application, and associated applications.

• Must maintain certification status if CPCS certified and responsible for CE maintenance.
• Must have access to high-speed internet when working remotely/hybrid.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $65,800 - $115,000 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $ $55.08

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team

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