Healthcare Credentialing Assistant: Detail-Driven & Compliant

Acacia Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Network, a leading nonprofit in New York, seeks a Credentialing Assistant to organize and maintain credentialing files for LIP, OLCP, and OCS. Under supervision of the SVP of HR and Talent Management, you will verify credentials, resolve discrepancies, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with HR and program leaders, perform attestations, and assist with audits while supporting data integrity and timely responses to requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in an administrative capacity in healthcare or HR.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and 25 wpm typing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to manage data integrity and document management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with practitioners, HR, and program leaders to coordinate credentialing requirements.
• Coordinate and pursue expiring credentials with attention to expiration dates and escalation as needed.
• Perform primary and secondary source verifications of licenses, registrations, and certifications.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve them to ensure credentialing compliance.
• Evaluate documents to determine if additional information is needed and follow up accordingly.
• Assist Credentialing Manager and Credentialing Coordinator with maintaining credentialing for LIP, OLCP, and OCS.
• Perform relevant verifications including licensure, registrations, and certifications as needed.
• Monitor compliance with OPMC, NYSED, NPDB, OIG, OMIG, SAM, and SSDMF where applicable.
• Collaborate with credentialing team to update rosters and data accurately.
• Generate re-appointment letters/forms for credentialing committee including signatures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acacia Network, a leading nonprofit in New York, seeks a Credentialing Assistant to organize and maintain credentialing files for LIP, OLCP, and OCS. Under supervision of the SVP of HR and Talent Management, you will verify credentials, resolve discrepancies, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with HR and program leaders, perform attestations, and assist with audits while supporting data integrity and timely responses to requests.