Credentialing Coordinator

Delta Health Center•Mound Bayou, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Delta Health Center (DHC), located in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving communities across the Mississippi Delta. The Credentialing Coordinator is an onsite role responsible for verifying and processing credentials for medical professionals and ensuring documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards. The position supports compliance and quality assurance by managing credentialing records, renewals, provider inquiries, and reporting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in credentialing or healthcare administration.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with providers and external entities.
Proficiency in credentialing software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
Solid knowledge of healthcare regulations and credentialing standards.
Experience with common credentialing databases.
Familiarity with insurance provider enrollment processes.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage initial credentialing and re-credentialing for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Collect, verify, and maintain licenses, certifications, insurance, records, and clinical documentation.
Coordinate credentialing activities with internal departments, including HR and Finance, and external agencies, including State Boards and insurance payers.
Monitor expiration dates and initiate renewal and re-appointment processes to maintain compliance and uninterrupted service delivery.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in credentialing databases and systems.
Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements and relevant accreditation standards, including NCQA and JCAHO/The Joint Commission.
Respond to provider and staff inquiries about credentialing status, requirements, and policies.
Prepare reports and documentation for internal reviews, audits, including HRSA/FQHC requirements, and internal quality committees.