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Covenant Health

CREDENTIALING SPEC

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Overview Credentialing Specialist, Business Office Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift ... Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to ...

Covenant Health

CREDENTIALING SPEC

Knoxville, TN

Credentialing Specialist, Business Office Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Covenant ... Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to ...

OneOncology

Credentialing Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

Credentialing and re-credentialing of physicians and allied health professionals * Completion ... submission and tracking of credentialing applications with all managed care organizations and ...

AppCast

Credentialing Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$26/hr

Key Responsibilities Perform initial credentialing, recredentialing, and privileging for physicians and allied health professionals Conduct primary source verification of licensure, education ...

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How much do physician credentialing jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for physician credentialing in Tennessee is $75,421.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,300.00 and $84,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Physician Credentialing job?

A Physician Credentialing job involves verifying and maintaining healthcare providers' qualifications, including their education, training, licensure, certifications, and work history. Professionals in this role ensure that physicians meet the requirements set by hospitals, insurance companies, and regulatory bodies. They gather and process documentation, communicate with credentialing organizations, and track renewals to keep providers compliant. This job is essential for maintaining the quality and legality of medical services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Physician Credentialing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Physician Credentialing, you need meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of healthcare regulations, and experience with credentialing processes, often supported by a degree in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with credentialing software (such as CAQH or Cactus), database management, and compliance documentation is typically required. Strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines set standout professionals apart. These skills ensure a smooth and compliant credentialing process, minimizing delays and maintaining healthcare quality and regulatory standards.

What are some typical challenges faced by Physician Credentialing professionals?

Physician Credentialing professionals often navigate complex regulatory requirements and tight deadlines when verifying provider qualifications. It can be challenging to coordinate between licensing boards, healthcare facilities, and physicians to gather complete and accurate documentation. Staying current with changing accreditation standards and managing large volumes of detailed information under time constraints are also common aspects of the role. However, most teams work collaboratively, and many organizations provide specialized software and ongoing training to support credentialing specialists in overcoming these challenges efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Physician Credentialing job openings in Tennessee as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,421 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

CREDENTIALING SPEC

Covenant Health

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Overview
Credentialing Specialist, Business Office
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Covenant Health Overview:
Covenant Health is the region's top-performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, our area's fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area's largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes "Best Employer" seven times.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for prioritizing and managing tasks in the Knoxville Business Office Services (KBOS), Billing Department regarding Out of State Medicaid Payer Enrollment, Hospital and Physician credentialing. With limited supervision, the Credentialing Specialist acts as a liaison among outside vendors, Physician Groups, and Vendors. The specialist may do any of the following: Process payer enrollment, facility credentialing, physician enrollment, expirables, hospital credentialing / re-credentialing applications for KBOS providers, maintains credentialing database. Enrolls new Facility and Physician Providers with Out of State Medicaid Payers: sends out and processes initial hospital applications; performs verification of payer enrollment and reappointment applications by preparing requests for information; tracks responses and follow up on requested information.
Responsibilities
  • Process enrollment, Facility and Physician enrollment, hospital credentialing or re-credentialing applications, including the review of applications and other data for accuracy and completeness; preparation and distribution of correspondence such as requests for information; verification letters; verification of licensure/certifications; background checks.
  • Accurately enters required hospital credentialing data into the credentialing database, and payer enrollment data at state level.
  • Follows-up on Payer enrollment, tracks/verifies hospital reappointment for accuracy, demographic changes, practice changes, and coverage arrangement.
  • Verifies initial and re-verifies existing credential statuses for reappointment, medical licensure, federal DEA registration, board certification, and malpractice insurance coverage, for facilities and physicians required by the Out of State Medicaid payers.
  • Assure timely processing of payer credentialing applications for assigned facilities, physicians, and ensure the VP of Revenue Cycle and Billing Manager signs required data and background checks when required. Maintains provider credential files in a neat, accurate, and organized manner.
  • Expirables: Tracks and updates monthly TN State License, DEA, and Board Certifications for Facility and physicians in the database.
  • Handles all payer enrollment and credentialing information in a strictly confidential manner.
  • Able to respond to questions regarding general information about payer enrollment, hospital, and physician credentialing.
  • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to an Associate degree.
Minimum Experience:
3 or more years of experience in Payer enrollment, hospital, or physician credentialing; knowledgeable with Joint Commission and credentialing standards; preferred; good organizational, data entry, and communication skills.
Licensure Requirement:
None.

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