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Credentialing Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$27.88 - $31.25/hr

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Credentialing Representative SpecialtyCare is a leading provider of clinical services to hospitals ... Problem Solving and Analysis - Able to gather appropriate data and diagnose the cause of a problem ...

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How much do credential analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for credential analyst in Tennessee is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.26 and $29.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Credential Analyst vs Background Check Specialist?

AspectCredential AnalystBackground Check Specialist
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree; certifications like CCA or CPE are commonHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications vary but are less common
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, often in healthcare, education, or corporate sectorsOffice or remote, primarily in security, HR, or staffing agencies
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, universities, corporations, government agenciesBackground screening companies, HR departments, staffing firms

Credential Analysts focus on verifying and evaluating professional credentials, licenses, and certifications, mainly in regulated industries. Background Check Specialists conduct comprehensive background screenings, including criminal, employment, and educational history. While both roles involve verification, Credential Analysts primarily handle credential validation, whereas Background Check Specialists perform broader background investigations.

What are some common challenges faced by credential analysts when evaluating international transcripts?

Credential Analysts often encounter challenges such as language barriers, varying educational systems, and differences in grading scales when evaluating international transcripts. Interpreting foreign credentials requires attention to detail, up-to-date knowledge of global education systems, and sometimes collaboration with translation services or credential evaluation agencies. Additionally, staying current with international education trends and changes is essential to ensure accurate assessments and maintain compliance with institutional or regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a credential analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Credential Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of credential evaluation processes, often supported by a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with student information systems, transcript evaluation tools, and sometimes specialized software like Banner or PeopleSoft is typically required. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to interpret complex documentation help you excel in this role. These skills ensure accurate credential assessments, compliance with regulations, and efficient processing for academic or professional advancement.

What is a credential analyst?

Credential Analysts are professionals who review, evaluate, and verify academic and professional credentials to ensure that individuals meet specific requirements for certifications, licenses, or employment. They often work in educational institutions, government agencies, or credentialing organizations, helping to determine whether applicants have the necessary qualifications. Their duties may include assessing transcripts, verifying degrees, interpreting educational equivalencies, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Credential Analysts play a vital role in maintaining standards and integrity within education and professional fields.
Infographic showing various Credential Analyst job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,120 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Business Integrity Analyst Credentialed

Parallon

Brentwood, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Parallon rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 72 rated business consultants


Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Business Integrity Analyst Credentialed you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parallon which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

This Work from Home position requires that you live and will perform the duties of the position; within 60 miles of an HCA Healthcare Hospital (Our hospitals are located in the following states: FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MO, NV, NH, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA). 

The Billing Integrity Analyst (Credentialed) is responsible for determining the appropriateness of patient charges, and Charge Description Master (CDM) assigned HCPCS/CPTs, by reviewing the medical record, facility protocol, and other applicable documentation. This review includes the verification of billing data for accuracy and completeness, following regulatory requirements, to resolve edits or exceptions detected during system processing of the claim in Patient Accounting, Relay Health or the payer. Serves as a primary contact for charge related SSC and facility inquiries and issues. 

What you will do in this role:  

  • Analyze and resolve specific billing edits that require HCPCS/CPT coding based on the chargemaster expertise and that are delaying claims from processing in the Patient Accounting and/or Relay Health systems. This includes the verification (and/or correction) of billing data for accuracy and completeness, by following regulatory requirements, and reviewing the medical record, facility protocol, and other applicable documentation. This also includes the application of modifiers and condition codes, as appropriate. 
  • Identify charging, chargemaster coding, or clinical documentation issues and work with appropriate leadership and ancillary departments to resolve issues that are identified while working on edits. 
  • Serve as charge master liaison to facilitate clinical department education on appropriate charging of CPT codes, Revenue Codes, and communicating with Ancillary Departments to resolve issues. Coordinates updates (activate, inactivate, modification) with Ancillary Departments as necessary 
  • Review Regulatory and Compliance Communications, applicable CMS transmittals, and Local Coverage Decisions (LCD). Assess impact to Billing Integrity procedures and implement changes as needed. 
  • Maintain billing education, attend webcasts and conference calls as required. 

What qualifications you will need: 

  • Associate degree or above; or healthcare license/certification required.
  • Minimum 1 year directly related Healthcare experience or coding experience required. 
  • Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes or experience in charging or performing charging validation reviews preferred. Certificate/License: 
  • Healthcare certification/licensure such as RHIT, CCS, CCP, CPC or other recognized AHIMA certified coding credential, LPN, LVN, RT, PT, etc., can be accepted lieu of degree with work experience. 
Benefits

Parallon, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Business Integrity Analyst Credentialed opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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