Credentialing Coordinator Associate

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the provider credentialing process and coordinating Medical Staff meetings. Completes, verifies, and maintains all provider applications, licenses, and registrations. Ensures accuracy and compliance with credentialing requirements. Provides general support to Medical Staff operations. Maintains organized and up-to-date records.

Essential Functions

• Processes credentialing and re-credentialing for healthcare providers, including verification of competency, licensing, references, and board certification.

• Performs primary source verifications and monitors credentials according to hospital policies and regulatory standards.

• Prepares and facilitates provider information for enrollment, committees, internal departments, and external entities.

• Maintains collaborative agreements between medical staff and allied health professionals.

• Processes requests for new or additional provider privileges.

• Maintains and updates provider databases, including Intellisoft, CAQH, and insurance recertification records.

• Completes provider applications, licenses, and registrations.

• Travels as needed to obtain signatures and complete provider paperwork.

• Assists billing clerks and specialty practices with billing and credentialing issues, and resolves related errors.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

• Associates Degree from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience.

• Six months to one year experience and/or training in a health care setting.

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Medical Affairs

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky