Credentialing specialists verify the qualifications of the staff in healthcare organizations for healthcare organizations. This verification process ensures that doctors and other medical professionals provide accurate education and work histories, and confirms that they meet all local and federal licensing and regulation requirements before they are hired or contracted with a medical facility. Credentialing specialists are part of an organization's administrative staff; they review medical policies, process contracts, and facilitate audit reports to validate that certified medical professionals comply with credentialing procedures. They also update medical databases with information about a physician’s training or license and document when credentials must be renewed.