Credentialing Coordinator - Full-time / Part-time

We invite you to contact us in regard to a position as

a Credentialing Coordinator at our home office located in Vernon

Hills, Illinois. This position reports to the Credentialing

Manager.

Review and track requests to add/remove practitioners

to/from facilities within assigned divisions Mail or e-mail application materials to appropriate

practitioners, payers and clients; review returned applications for

completeness, follow up on outstanding or additional information needed, and

perform primary source verifications Follow up with non-responsive practitioners and assist with

credentialing process to obtain credentialing packets and other documentation Organize and distribute each credentialing file to

appropriate facility and communicate with facility governing body to request

governing body vote Maintain confidential files on all provider applications and

other supporting documentation Enter application information into the SyMed medical

software database and maintain current information and ongoing updates so

accurate reports can be generated to ensure that other web applications are

providing accurate physician data Enter, update, track and monitor data in the SyMed

Credentialing software database for accuracy and timeliness, and handle the

resulting necessary work assignments Distribute all letters as appropriate to payers and any

supporting payer relationships Serve as a liaison between the credentialing department and

facilities to assist with education of and compliance with medical staff bylaws Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but

not limited to: Work overtime with little or no notice as needed Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as

needed Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment

policies, and department or company procedures Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an

essential responsibility of this position

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

A "community first, company second" culture based

on Core Values that really matter. Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national

average. Award-winning education and training across multiple career

paths to help you reach your potential. Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and

team contributions. A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your

health, your financial well-being and your future. Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from

chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Associates of Science degree or 2-4 years of combined

education and credentialing/contracting experience within a healthcare

environment required Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel,

PowerPoint and Outlook required Experience in database maintenance and Internet applications

preferred Minimum 1-2 years experience providing excellent service to

internal/external customers

Lifeline Vascular Access works with premier physician

practices to develop and manage outpatient centers that provide focused and

coordinated vascular access procedures to patients receiving hemodialysis

treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We currently manage more

than 60 physician-owned vascular access centers where we provide physician practices

with financial and outcomes reporting, staffing and training, facility

operations, regulatory compliance, and insurance billing services. The

Lifeline network of managed vascular access centers is accredited by the Joint

Commission. Lifeline Vascular Access is a business unit of DaVita Inc.,

the nation's largest independent provider of dialysis services in the United

States, dedicated to providing services to patients diagnosed with chronic

kidney failure. DaVita Inc. is a member of the Fortune 500, servicing

patients in 43 states and in more than 1,500 outpatient dialysis centers.

DaVita also provides acute inpatient dialysis services to patients in more than

800 hospitals across the country. DaVita's clinical outcomes consistently rank

above the national average serving more than one-third of the dialysis

population.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits

package, continuing education support, and tuition reimbursement. We

maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse

testing and background checks. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer

M/F/D/V.

Visit our website at www.lifelinevascularaccess.com

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare

Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or

apply.

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