Credentialing Coordinator

Overview

Aquent has an exciting opportunity for a Credentialing Coordinator in Cumberland, RI!

This position is a hybrid role.  For this reason, we will only consider candidates who can comfortably commute to our client’s location in Cumberland, RI.

In addition, to be considered for this role, you must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment
• Be able to work on a W-2 basis.  C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this role
• Be able to provide a screenshot of a wired/connected (non-WiFi) home internet speed test.

Join our client, a pioneering leader in the healthcare industry, as they transform patient care and expand access to vital health services across the nation. This is an incredible opportunity to directly impact the operational backbone of their medical staff, ensuring seamless, compliant, and efficient processes that empower healthcare providers to focus on what they do best: caring for patients. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the highest standards of administrative excellence, directly contributing to the organization’s mission of delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to step into a pivotal role within their administrative physician operations team. This position is at the heart of ensuring that their medical professionals are credentialed, compliant, and fully supported, allowing them to provide essential health services. You will be a key player in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, where your work directly contributes to regulatory adherence and operational efficiency, making a tangible difference in the lives of both providers and patients.

**Your Impact:**

* Support provider onboarding by ensuring all necessary agreements and prescriptive authority documents are fully executed, filed, and meticulously maintained.
* Manage initial credentialing and re-credentialing processes for a diverse group of medical professionals, ensuring timely completion and strict adherence to industry standards.
* Maintain comprehensive provider data within the designated database system.
* Actively participate in and support various departmental projects and initiatives.
* Conduct thorough sanctions and compliance monitoring, promptly alerting leadership to any undisclosed negative findings.
* Efficiently process malpractice insurance verification requests in accordance with internal policies.
* Oversee and update provider information on internal communication platforms, ensuring accurate status updates are shared with leadership and internal teams to meet critical timelines.
* Facilitate system access requests upon successful credentialing and clinic eligibility.
* Communicate promptly with technical support and leadership regarding any system interruptions, updates, or password changes.
* Engage actively in all team meetings, contributing to a collaborative and informed environment.
* Champion a positive and supportive attitude in all interactions with team members.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* A minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, complex administrative environment, with significant experience in credentialing.
* Demonstrated understanding of initial credentialing and re-credentialing practices for medical professionals, including primary source verification methods, compliance monitoring, and expireables management.
* Previous experience within a healthcare environment.
* Exceptional adaptability to change within an energetic and evolving work setting.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with individuals at all organizational levels.
* Strong motivation to establish, maintain, and manage productive working relationships with colleagues, external vendors, and contracted physicians.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with the capacity to assess situations and make independent decisions when necessary.
* Experience in project management.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* NAMSS Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification.
* Experience utilizing a specialized provider database system.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $22.50 – $25.00 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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