Position Summary
The Credentialing Coordinator is responsible for verifying maintaining and monitoring the credentials of all clinical staff to ensure compliance with state federal and organizational requirements. This role plays a critical part in protecting patient safety maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting operational excellence by ensuring all credentialing files are accurate complete current and confidential.
Key Responsibilities
Credentialing & Verification
- Confirm that all required licenses certifications and credentials for staff members are current and valid
- Gather review and verify provider credentials including licenses certifications education training and work history
- Identify discrepancies or gaps in credentialing information and follow up to investigate and resolve issues
- Implement and manage the credential renewal process to ensure timely updates and prevent lapses
File & Data Management
- Maintain complete accurate and up-to-date credentialing files for all credentialed providers.
- Ensure credentialing documentation is properly stored and data is backed up according to organizational standards
- Preserve strict confidentiality of all employee and provider information
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure credentialing activities comply with applicable state federal payer and organizational requirements
- Prepare credentialing reports for management committees and audits as needed
- Respond to external credentialing inquiries from payers regulatory agencies and other organizations
Communication & Coordination
- Serve as a point of contact for internal staff providers licensing boards and insurance networks regarding credentialing matters
- Screen credentialing applications and prepare materials for review by credentialing committees
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Effective problem-solving and follow-up skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Knowledge & Experience
- Working knowledge of healthcare credentialing regulatory compliance and verification processes
- Experience with credentialing databases or credentialing software preferred
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 23 years of experience in provider credentialing provider enrollment or healthcare administration.
- Strong knowledge of credentialing processes and primary source verification.
- Experience working with health plans hospitals and provider networks.
- Proficiency with credentialing software databases and online verification systems.
- Excellent attention to detail organization and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Associates or Bachelors degree in healthcare administration business or a related field.
- Experience with delegated credentialing programs.
- Familiarity with NCQA standards and CMS requirements.
- Credentialing certification (CPCS CPMSM or equivalent).
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work in a mission-driven healthcare organization
- Professional growth and development opportunities
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1