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Job Posting Title
Credentialing Specialist (Bid) - Remote
Date
Thursday, February 19, 2026
City
Remote
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

We are currently seeking qualified and motivated professionals interested in joining our team in support of an upcoming federal contract (pending award). This position will play a key role in delivering high-quality services to our government client and will be contingent upon contract award.
As part of this project, you will support a federally funded initiative that provides essential medical readiness services—such as exams, screenings, dental care and preventive care—to individuals in remote or underserved areas. Services are delivered through a network of providers and mobile teams, with remote coordination and scheduling. The program ensures consistent access to care across dispersed populations and contributes to broader public service goals. 

Maximus is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Credentialing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support the credentialing and recredentialing process verifying credentials, and maintaining accurate records across multiple databases. The ideal candidate will have strong organization and communication skills, a keen eye for accuracy, and the ability to follow established guidelines while ensuring compliance with health plan and organizational requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience in healthcare administration and credentialing while contributing to a team that values precision, accountability, and service.

Per contact requirements, this position is open only to U.S. citizens.
***Please note that this position is contingent upon bid award***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process applications and initial as well as re-credentialing paperwork.
- Maintain knowledge of current health plan requirements for credentialing providers including managing delegated health plans.
- Complete provider credentialing and recredentialing applications in accordance with guidelines; monitor applications and follow up as needed.
- Set up and maintain provider information in online credentialing databases and system.
- Collect credentials of incoming providers as per work instructions.
- Perform primary source verifications of all practitioner credentials.
- Perform data enter into various systems used to credential and recredential staff.
- Maintain necessary logs, lists, records, and current documentation required for provider credentialing.
- Provide regular reports on pending staff and those who have cleared credentialing.


Minimum Requirements

- High school Diploma or GED required.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work with documentation, data entry, and follow established procedures.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. 
- Ability to multi-task effectively. 
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Preferred: one year experience working with CPT/medical coding.
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor.  That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
17.89
Maximum Salary
$
23.62