Contract Credentialing Specialist - School-Based Staffing

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Position Type: Contract (1099)

Duration: May - September

Compensation: $28/hour

Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week

Openings: 3 Contract Roles

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities

The Contract Credentialing Specialist is responsible for supporting the credentialing and compliance process for school-based professionals placed across K-12 educational settings nationwide. This role ensures clinicians and education professionals meet client, state, and regulatory requirements prior to assignment start dates, supporting timely placements during peak hiring season.

This position will focus heavily on school-based staffing credentialing, ensuring candidates are fully compliant before placement in school districts.

As a member of the Credentialing and Compliance team, the Contract Credentialing Specialist partners closely with recruiters, client services, vendors, and clinicians to maintain compliance-ready credentialing files and deliver a seamless onboarding experience. This role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to operate in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

This is a temporary four-month contract assignment designed to support seasonal credentialing demand.

Principal Responsibilities

Support the credentialing process for new placements, ensuring compliance with company, client, and school district requirements.

Assist in credentialing workflows including:

• License and primary source verification

• Background checks and employment verification

• School district compliance documentation

• Occupational health compliance (TB testing, immunizations, etc.)

• Skills checklists and competency documentation

• Certification and credential verification

• Upload, track, and maintain accurate documentation within internal systems, ATS platforms (e.g., Bullhorn), and VMS platforms as required.

• Communicate with candidates, recruiters, and internal teams to collect required credentialing documentation and resolve compliance issues.

• Monitor credentialing progress to ensure clinicians are cleared for assignment start dates.

• Collaborate with recruiters, client representatives, and credentialing leadership to expedite urgent placements and resolve credentialing barriers.

• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information and comply with applicable HIPAA, privacy, and organizational policies.

• Meet productivity and quality standards related to credentialing turnaround times and documentation accuracy.

• Assist with maintaining audit-ready credentialing files during the contract period.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required

• 1-2 years of experience in credentialing, onboarding, compliance, or staffing operations

• Experience working in high-volume administrative or compliance environments

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple systems including ATS, VMS, and credentialing platforms

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with State Backgrounds and Fingerprinting

Preferred

• Experience with school-based staffing or education staffing credentialing

• Experience working with MSP clients and VMS technology

• Familiarity with Bullhorn ATS

• Prior experience credentialing therapists, behavioral specialists, or education professionals

• Experience with Faith's Law

Core Competencies

• Detail orientation and accuracy

• Strong time management and prioritization

• Effective stakeholder communication

• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team setting

• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information

Qualified candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities necessary to perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specific requirements may vary depending on the nature of the position. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their ability to meet these requirements during the interview process. A detailed job description outlining the physical and mental demands of the role will be provided upon request.

All AHSG companies, AHS Staffing, AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions are equal employment opportunity employers.