Full-Time Credentialing Coordinator

ExtensisHR • Lynbrook, NY

10h • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

We are a dynamic, rapidly expanding mental health practice specializing in psychology and neuropsychology, with established locations across multiple states and a clear trajectory of continued growth. Our organization is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while building efficient, scalable operations to support our expansion. Who You Are We are seeking a Credentialing Coordinator to join our team in a full-time capacity. This is an in-person position based at our Rockville Centre, NY headquarters. What You'll Do This role offers significant responsibility and visibility within a fast-growing company. You will manage the full provider enrollment process for commercial payers and Medicare, owning the day-to-day credentialing work with support from a modern credentialing platform to streamline certain tasks. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to bring industry insight, leadership, and intelligent oversight to help shape and scale our credentialing operations.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in credentialing, insurance verification, payer enrollment, or medical billing
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with online payer portals (e.g., Availity, CAQH) and Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and escalate appropriately
• High school diploma required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health, psychology, or behavioral health preferred but not required
• Relevant certification (e.g., CPCS, CPMSM) a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform timely follow-up with insurance companies in accordance with payer guidelines and department standards
• Track all follow-up deadlines and use established department processes
• Escalate any issues or delays to management before deadlines are missed
• Proactively communicate changes and updates to relevant departments and leadership
• Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of every payer interaction (date of contact, representative name, reference number if provided, summary of discussion/request, next steps required; save related emails as proof if no reference number is given)
• Make daily updates to credentialing files and payer-specific spreadsheets following each action taken
• Ensure contract details and status updates are accurately reflected in designated spreadsheets
• Support CAQH re-attestations, obtain payer contracts (including fee schedules), and verify provider loading
• Assist with un-credentialing of departing providers
• Collect and review preliminary credentialing packets from new clinicians (malpractice insurance, NPI, licenses, education, etc.)

Benefits

• Full-time (40 hours/week ) – flexible scheduling available
• Hourly rate : $26–$31 per hour (based on New York/Long Island market rates for experienced credentialing coordinators)
• A full-time position is eligible for the following benefits: a comprehensive range of medical benefits (which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance), a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
• Significant opportunity for growth, advancement, and impact as the company continues to expand rapidly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED