Overview
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This is the beginning role to a long-term career with our company.
LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, “to substitute for.” When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There’s nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/VfMVtWsvT1pn4T6nvUZxn1 .
We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the second largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.
The Credentialing Coordinator researches and reviews the professional qualifications of clinicians to practice medicine in their field, ensures files are processed according to NCQA and LT standards, and assesses risk. This role is accountable for the initial and renewal credentialing of clinicians as assigned. The Credentialing Coordinator enters clinician information in the database and processes documents as needed. This role performs special projects as assigned.
Process Credentialing Requests - 75%
Processes credentialing files; assists with any outstanding items to complete the process
Performs all documentation tasks on a credentialing file
Updates database for every file with the most current information; maintains document database
Resolves or appropriately escalates inquiries and concerns
Proactively communicates information and updates to Production, CVO partners, and Management
Research, Gather, and Analyze Data for Risk Assessment - 25%
Performs 90% of the risk assessment process by researching and analyzing the professional qualifications of assigned clinician - includes evaluating CV’s and clinician narratives and researching malpractice cases, license sanctions and revocations, work history gaps, discrepancies, terminations, de-privileging, etc.
Runs and analyzes Primary Source Verification to identify risk
Presents findings to the JH Risk Management department for risk assessment and recommendation
Keeps Management informed of risk uncovered during discovery phase
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
1+ year of related experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Working knowledge of PDF editing software
Working knowledge of Salesforce
Ability to build relationships at all levels - internally and externally
Strong customer service mindset
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Strong communication skills - both oral and written
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
What is in it for you
Company-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
401K with 35% match for every dollar up to 8%.
PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.
EEO Statement
Locum Tenens is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Founded in 1995, LocumTenens.com specializes in recruiting physicians and advanced practitioners to solve employment shortages for healthcare facilities nationwide. Healthcare staffing is the ultimate team sport. Success requires collaboration to orchestrate a process with many moving parts and LocumTenens.com’s associates work together to ensure clients and clinicians have an exceptional experience, every time.