HR Credentialing Coordinator

Friend Family Health Center•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Credentialing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating provider credentialing and recredentialing for medical, behavioral health, and dental staff. This role involves processing applications, maintaining provider records, tracking deadlines, verifying credentials, ensuring compliance with FQHC standards, and collaborating with various internal teams.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
3+ years of healthcare credentialing experience preferred.
Knowledge of FQHC operations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and credentialing software.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Process initial credentialing and recredentialing applications for providers.
Maintain and update provider records, licenses, certifications, DEA registrations, malpractice insurance, and continuing education documentation.
Track credentialing deadlines, expirations, and revalidation requirements.
Verify provider credentials through primary source verification.
Maintain compliance with FQHC standards and regulatory guidelines.
Work closely with billing, revenue cycle, HR, compliance, and clinical leadership teams.
Prepare reports on credentialing status and provider enrollment activity.
Other duties as assigned.