Credentialing Coordinator at Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group in Merced, California

Job Description:

The Credentialing Coordinator has responsibility for the following areas:
Maintain, organize and manage all aspects of provider credentialing with insurance plans and outside facilitiesMonitor and track due dates and expiration dates of licensing and contract agreementsUpdate current provider and group information in all systemsObtain appropriate licenses and certificationsPrepare their own records for regular auditing, as well as maintain close communication with all appropriate practitioners to ensure that records are up-to-date and consistent
Credentialing Coordinator Requirements
Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment.Effective oral and written communication skills.General knowledge of various credentialing requirements relating to the medical field.At least one year of experience in the medical field.Excellent interpersonal skills.Skills in database management and record keeping.Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.Excellent organizational skills.Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or GED is RequiredAn Associates Degree is preferred but not required.One to two years of general business experience, health care experience preferred.
Physical Demands of the Credentialing Coordinator's Job

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Credentialing Coordinator's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Credentialing Coordinator's job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Credentialing Coordinator's job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment for the Credentialing Coordinator's Job

While performing the responsibilities of the Credentialing Coordinator's job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Credentialing Coordinator will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Credentialing Coordinator's job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.