Credentialing Coordinator

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

The Credentialing Coordinator assembles and maintains credentialing legal files for both credentialing committee meetings and auditors. Works within the internal data processing systems for maintenance and loading of the provider’s information with the data system.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Processes initial credentialing applications
• Processes re-credentialing applications
• Performs primary source verification of credentials
• Requests appropriate missing or incomplete information as necessary
• Uses mail, email, fax, web sites and telephone to obtains necessary elements
• Ongoing monitoring of credentialed network for accuracy
• Assists in entering credentialing information in database
• Respond to provider written and verbal inquiries

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ year provider credentialing experience
• 1+ year experience with MS Suite Programs (MS Word, Outlook and Excel)
• 6+ months experience with database tracking systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Previous experience developing written correspondence to providers

Soft Skills:

• Ethics and Professionalism
• Attention to Detail
• Written and Oral Communications
• Research and Analysis
• Initiative and Commitment
• Teamwork
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Relationship Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead small projects
• Strong coordination & organizational skills
• Skill in personal time management and staff coordination
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $16.00 to $31.44. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.