Credentialing Specialist

Company: LHH US
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Credentialing Specialist - Onsite in the West Loop LHH is hiring a Credentialing Specialist for our client in the West Loop. This nonprofit organization is seeking an individual with at least 2 years of Provider Credentialing experience, who will also be assisting with onboarding new providers. Job details, • Hiring method: Contract to Hire / Temp to Perm • Location: Onsite in the West Loop (this is NOT a remote position) • Hours - Monday - Friday, 8AM-430PM • Hourly pay rate: $27-30, DOE • Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement savings Responsibilities, • Manage full provider credentialing process for onboarding to Board of Directors approval • Run background checks (National Data Bank org level checks) • Verify professional licensure, CPR, TB, flu, immunizations, transcripts • Ensure all HR related onboarding forms are completed (Schedule LS/E, fitness for duty, confidentiality) • Track credentialing data manually until new system rolls out Qualifications, • 2 years minimum of provider credentialing experience • Prior experience using various portals and databases, including NPPES and CAQH • Prior experience in onboarding physicians and clinical staff, preferred • Must be tech savvy with ability to learn new systems quickly, as a new tech rollout will be approaching Pay Details: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour Search managed by: Marissa Osorio Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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