MedBridge is a growing surgery center development company providing financial and management services to its clients. MedBridge believes in providing the highest quality of service, excellent employee benefits, and a team-oriented work environment.

Position Summary

The Credentialing Assistant reports directly to the Credentialing Manager, indirectly to the Director of Client Services, and assists with all aspects of the credentialing, recredentialing, and privileging for all medical providers who provide patient care at MedBridge’s managed surgery centers and physician practices. Helps maintain up-to-date data for each provider through online credentialing software and database systems; ensures timely renewal of licenses and certifications.

Employee Benefits 

• Remote 
• Insurance - Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Holidays - 7 paid holidays per year and 1 floating holiday
• PTO - 25 days per year (5 weeks)
• PEP Time - Paid time for exercise through our Physical Energy Program
• Volunteer Time - Paid time for volunteerism through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program
• 401(k) - Auto-enrollment in the company 401(k) plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Hourly Pay Range: $22.45 - $29.07

Primary Responsibilities

• Compiles and maintains copies of current state licenses, DEA certificates, malpractice coverage, and any other required credentialing documents for all medical providers in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in completing provider credentialing and re-credentialing applications; monitors applications and follows-up as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of current health plan and agency requirements for credentialing providers.
• Assists in set up and maintenance of provider information in online credentialing database system and paper credentialing files on site at MedBridge.
• Acts as liaison between corporate MedBridge office and onsite Directors of Nursing/Nurse Managers in regard to provider credentialing.
• Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with physician providers.
• Tracks license, DEA and professional liability expirations for appointed providers.
• Maintains confidentiality of provider information.
• Provides credentialing and privileging verifications as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with company confidentiality and PHI policies and practices in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must have full understanding of the English language, both verbal and written. 
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal; long distance and in-person).
• Able to communicate professionally with physicians and all members of the team.
• Proficient in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe PDF, and database management software.
• Experience and familiarity with healthcare administration.
• Experience with data tracking in Excel and other electronic databases.
• Strong attention to detail and process compliance.
• Self-starter; ability to push projects to completion with minimal oversight or instruction.
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively with a team.