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Nextaff

Credentialing Associate

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$18.50/hr

Credentialing Associate I Description State's leading dental and vision benefits provider, is seeking a Credentialing Associate to join our Credentialing team. In this role, you'll support the ...

Bicycle Health

Credentialing Associate

Dallas, TX · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The Credentialing Associate is responsible for ensuring that healthcare providers are properly enrolled with insurance companies, government programs, and other third-party payers to ensure proper ...

Bicycle Health

Credentialing Associate

Dallas, TX

$28 - $30/hr

The Credentialing Associate is responsible for ensuring that healthcare providers are properly enrolled with insurance companies, government programs, and other third-party payers to ensure proper ...

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How much do credentialing associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for credentialing associate in the United States is $24.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a credentialing associate?

Credentialing Associates are professionals who manage and verify the qualifications and credentials of healthcare providers, such as doctors and nurses, to ensure they meet all necessary standards and regulations. Their responsibilities include collecting, verifying, and maintaining documentation like licenses, certifications, and work history. They play a crucial role in healthcare organizations by ensuring that only qualified providers are allowed to deliver patient care, helping maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance.

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

To thrive as a Credentialing Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with credentialing processes, typically supported by a high school diploma or relevant associate degree. Proficiency in credentialing management software, databases, and knowledge of regulatory standards such as NCQA or The Joint Commission is important. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively interact with providers and resolve documentation issues. These skills ensure accurate and timely credentialing, compliance with regulations, and the smooth onboarding of healthcare professionals.

What are some common challenges credentialing associates face when verifying practitioner credentials, and how can they be addressed?

Credentialing Associates often encounter challenges such as missing or incomplete documentation, discrepancies in practitioner information, and delays in responses from licensing boards or references. To address these issues, it is essential to develop strong organizational skills, maintain diligent follow-ups, and utilize checklists or credentialing software to track progress. Collaborating closely with providers and other team members also helps streamline the process and resolve issues efficiently.

What is the difference between Credentialing Associate vs Credentialing Specialist?

AspectCredentialing AssociateCredentialing Specialist
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, insurance companies, or credentialing firmsHealthcare facilities, insurance companies, or credentialing agencies
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in healthcare and insurance sectorsWidely used in healthcare credentialing departments
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level roles or career progressionCompared for specialized credentialing tasks

The Credentialing Associate and Credentialing Specialist roles share similar environments and required credentials, often involving healthcare or insurance organizations. The main difference lies in scope: Credentialing Specialists typically handle more complex credentialing processes and may require more experience or certifications. Both roles are essential in ensuring providers meet licensing and credentialing standards, but the Specialist role often involves more responsibility and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Credentialing Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,665 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Credentialing Associate

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Nextaff
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$18.50/hr

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Dental, Vision

Posted 8 days ago

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Credentialing Associate I
Description
State's leading dental and vision benefits provider, is seeking a Credentialing Associate to join our Credentialing team. In this role, you'll support the administration of dentist credentialing, recredentialing, and contracting processes while helping ensure compliance with state, federal, Medicare, Medicaid, and Arizona standards.
As a Credentialing Associate, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate provider records, reviewing and processing credentialing and contract documentation, monitoring licensure and certification requirements, and supporting provider compliance activities. You'll serve as a key point of contact for dental offices and providers, responding to inquiries regarding contracts, credentialing, network participation, and related claims matters.
About You
You're the type of person who can spot a missing document from a mile away and actually enjoys keeping things organized. You thrive in a detail-driven environment, balancing provider credentialing, compliance requirements, and contract processes while delivering exceptional service to dental offices and internal partners.
You love solving problems, building relationships, and ensuring the details are accurate the first time. If you're highly organized, customer-focused, and enjoy keeping the wheels turning behind a strong provider network, you'll fit right in.
Sound like you? Keep reading, we'd love to tell you more!
Essential Duties
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining the applicable provider file database(s) with documentation submitted.
  • Prepare all incoming change request documents from the Dentist/Dental office as needed to complete the credentialing and contract process for the PR Associates; this may require a request of missing documents
  • Respond to dental office inquiries regarding provider contracts, credentialing, and network participation.
  • Answer and assist with all incoming calls and voice messages.
  • Customer service to all internal and external callers.
  • Monitor all inboxes; open and distribute all documents accordingly.
  • Assist the Provider Relations team on projects or other related functions.
  • Intake and review all returned W9 and 1099s, reaching out to offices to confirm/verify office information and forward to the appropriate personnel.
  • Assist the Provider Relations team on projects, reports or other related functions.
  • Achieve and maintain consistency in meeting quality and quantity standards.
  • Create and maintain records of all provider information in electronic database files including credentialing documentation, network status, contracts, license and certification expirations, filed fees and contact updates for all networks.
  • Identify and make updates and corrections to demographics as they are identified or as received from the provider in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining the applicable provider file database(s) with documentation submitted.
  • Prepare all incoming change request documents from the Dentist/Dental office as needed to complete the credentialing and contract process, this may require a request of missing documents
  • Responsible for maintaining the credentialing process for all network dentists per MA, Medicare and DDPA standards.
  • Initial contract entry, ensuring we have acquired all appropriate documentation, provider and office information has been entered/updated accurately prior to entry. Verifying the flow of the updated information.
  • Prepare and send letters and correspondence regarding network status, compliance requirements, dentist terminations, welcome letters, etc.
  • Respond to dental office inquiries regarding provider contracts, credentialing, and network participation.

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