Credentialing Coordinator

Job Summary

Ascension is seeking a Credentialing Coordinator to join their Credentialing Verification Operations team. This is a full-time, remote position with a Monday-Friday schedule. The salary range is $23.03-$31.16 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage provider credentialing and re-credentialing processes to ensure efficient operations and up-to-date staff data.
• Verify that healthcare professionals and services meet federal, state, and NCQA standards, including professional licensing, training, and certifications.
• Prepare and maintain reports on credentialing activities.
• Coordinate medical staff appointments and process applications/licensing.
• Facilitate communication across departments and administration regarding the provider credentialing process.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and legal requirements for medical staff.
• Contact medical offices, licensing agencies, and insurance carriers to complete credentialing and re-credentialing tasks.
• Track and report on credentialing performance measures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with credentialing software (preferably MD Staff) and proficiency in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate data entry.
• Ability to focus on tasks involving software utilization and data input, while also providing customer service to credentialed practitioners via phone.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

About Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system committed to service, growth, care, and connection. We offer an inclusive and supportive environment for our 99,000 associates, empowering them to reimagine healthcare. Ascension has been recognized as one of the Best 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and is a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Fraud Prevention Notice

Be aware of fraudulent job offers. Ascension will never ask for payment or banking/financial information during the application or hiring process. Official communications will come from an @ascension.org email address. Offers will only be extended through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify

This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to the community

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