APP Credentialing Coordinator

Job Posting Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where do you belong?

Your career is more than just a job, it's part of your life. Whether you’re a clinician, or non-clinical professional,  at USACS you'll feel a sense of connection working with clinicians and office staff who share your interests and values. We want you to love coming to work each day because you believe in what you do and the people with whom you work. We care about your success.

USACS also understands that location is important. We offer  career opportunities for clinicians and non-clinical support staff from New York to Hawaii and numerous points in between. Our supportive culture,  outstanding benefits and competitive compensation package is best in class.

Job Description

Location: Remote

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate completion and submission of state, hospital & USACS required applications and supervision agreements for Advanced Practice Providers
• Follow up and maintain effective communication with state medical and nursing boards, clinicians, and the Credentialing department to ensure all necessary information is gathered and processed within specific deadlines.
• Prepare Site/State specific written supervision and collaborative agreements and retain copies of completion, submission and/or original documentation.
• Initiate and track annual evaluations according to specific state mandated reviews.
• Function as a liaison between Credentialing, Compliance, Clinical Leaders & APP to escalate issues.
• Maintain processes to monitor state mandated documentation by analyzing practices, procedures and regulations, utilization of internal and external resources.
• Maintains APP Supervision Tracking System for initial and ongoing workflow.
• Completes daily credentialing onboarding process for all new APP clinicians and physicians.
• Facilitates all supervision terms to ensure state medical boards and systems are properly updated.
• Facilitates all supervision changes, including mass updates for Medical Director changes and coordinates with Credentialing Team to ensure alignment for hospital credentialing.
• Conduct scheduled data/document audits for credentialing and compliance.
• Partner with the Credentialing Specialist to ensure new site startup supervision is appropriately established and manage all supervision agreements for site terms.
• Provides data and document support if necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• Ability to effectively perform in a multi-task work environment.
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communication skills with clinicians, external agencies, and management in a courteous and professional manner.
• Knowledge and skills in using personal computers (Windows) with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Office Programs- Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Knowledge and understanding of a broad scope of functions within the medical licensing/compliance industry, with specific emphasis on state board regulations.
• Ability to identify and communicate emerging issues to management.
• Ability to exhibit a commitment to teamwork, supporting alignment with company and department goals and objectives, assisting others to develop their knowledge of the company and process, adapting to change in a positive manner, and working proactively with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in business or healthcare, or 2 years of experience with credentialing, state medical board regulations, and/or other healthcare compliance experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 15 pounds. 
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform the job.

Hourly Rate: $18.76 - $34.70