We are looking for a meticulous Credentialing Specialist to join our team on a short-term contract basis in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role involves ensuring healthcare providers are properly credentialed and privileged with various insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. The ideal candidate will thrive in a detail-oriented environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills while managing credentialing processes. Responsibilities:• Initiate and coordinate the collection of credentialing documentation for new and existing healthcare providers.• Follow up on incomplete submissions and resolve any issues related to credentialing processes.• Manage the distribution and processing of credentialing documents, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.• Develop and maintain systems to streamline credentialing procedures and ensure accuracy.• Create and update a comprehensive database to track credentialing information.• Handle administrative tasks related to the credentialing process, including troubleshooting and problem-solving.• Ensure timely re-credentialing of providers to maintain compliance with insurance requirements.• Collaborate with internal teams to support credentialing needs and address provider concerns.• Monitor credentialing deadlines and set alerts to avoid lapses in provider coverage.• Work with insurance companies to optimize the provider credentialing process.

• Proven experience in credentialing and privileging within the healthcare industry. • Familiarity with credentialing processes for Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance plans. • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills to manage multiple tasks effectively. • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in maintaining and managing credentialing databases. • Excellent communication skills to interact with providers and insurance representatives. • Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in healthcare credentialing. • Experience with remote work setups and the ability to adapt to hybrid work environments.

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New Orleans, LA
onsite
Temporary
22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a meticulous Credentialing Specialist to join our team on a short-term contract basis in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role involves ensuring healthcare providers are properly credentialed and privileged with various insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. The ideal candidate will thrive in a detail-oriented environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills while managing credentialing processes. Responsibilities:• Initiate and coordinate the collection of credentialing documentation for new and existing healthcare providers.• Follow up on incomplete submissions and resolve any issues related to credentialing processes.• Manage the distribution and processing of credentialing documents, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.• Develop and maintain systems to streamline credentialing procedures and ensure accuracy.• Create and update a comprehensive database to track credentialing information.• Handle administrative tasks related to the credentialing process, including troubleshooting and problem-solving.• Ensure timely re-credentialing of providers to maintain compliance with insurance requirements.• Collaborate with internal teams to support credentialing needs and address provider concerns.• Monitor credentialing deadlines and set alerts to avoid lapses in provider coverage.• Work with insurance companies to optimize the provider credentialing process.
2025-12-30T16:49:02Z

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