Credentialing Coordinator

The Iowa Clinic•West Des Moines, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place. Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa. By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place. Are you highly motivated and detail-oriented? Do you possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills? Are you able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment? Do you take pride in building and maintaining relationships? If you answered yes to these questions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to join our TIC team! Keep reading… A day in the life… Wondering what a day in the life of a Credentialing Coordinator at The Iowa Clinic might look like? Preparing applications for insurance payers, federal programs, and hospital privileges Assisting new providers in their application and credentialing process Working with existing providers and their office staff in the re-credentialing process for insurance payers and hospitals Overseeing successful completion of the credentialing process for new and successful re-credentialing process for existing providers and following up on incomplete applications Leave in the evening – hooray for working standard clinic hours! The schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday, based around the hours of 7am - 5pm (8-hour days) onsite in West Des Moines. This job might be for you if you have….

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
A desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career
A positive and team-oriented attitude
Ability to read and write legibly and understand/follow written and verbal directions
Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Must possess organizational and self-motivational skills in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks while meeting required deadlines
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and focused amid constant interruptions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to operate a computer and work with computer spreadsheet software

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with a physician credentialing and a working knowledge of different types of insurance programs preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing applications for insurance payers, federal programs, and hospital privileges
Assisting new providers in their application and credentialing process
Working with existing providers and their office staff in the re-credentialing process for insurance payers and hospitals
Overseeing successful completion of the credentialing process for new and successful re-credentialing process for existing providers and following up on incomplete applications

Benefits

One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
Generous PTO accruals
Paid holidays
Health, dental and vision insurance
Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including The Iowa Clinic night at the Iowa Cubs, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night…we could go on and on
Employee rewards and recognition program
Employee feedback surveys
All employee meetings, team meetings and transparent communication