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Credentialing Coordinator roles sit squarely within the EB-3 skilled-worker category, and many healthcare systems and managed-care organizations have active PERM pipelines for this function. Finding an employer willing to sponsor your green card application is the critical first step, and sponsorship opportunities are more accessible than most candidates expect.
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INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE
The Credentialing and Enrollment Specialist is responsible for activities associated with credentialing or re-credentialing physicians and providers, including processing provider applications and re-applications including initial mailing, review, and loading into the database tracking system ensuring high quality standards are maintained.
Location: Remote Nationwide
Schedule: FT, 40 hrs. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge/skills to a range of moderately complex activities
- Demonstrate great depth of knowledge/skills in own function
- Sometimes act as a technical resource to others in own function
- Meet with Medical Director to review initial and reappointment applications
- Meet with AAAHC and State Auditors to review files
- Primary Source Verification Process for initial and reappointments
- Maintain Expirables for all employed and non employed clinicians at ASCs
- Compile and generate Credentialing Committee Minutes
- Perform internal audits on credentialing and re-credentialing files for accuracy and maintaining compliance with credentialing policies and procedures
- Maintaining knowledge of and compliance with TJC, NCQA, CAQH, and CMS standards, as appropriate
- Monitoring upcoming renewal dates and working with medical staff to advise them on steps to maintain their credentials
- Proactively identify solutions to non-standard requests
- Solve moderately complex problems on own
- Work with team to solve complex problems
- Presentation skills to group setting
- Plan, prioritize, organize and complete work to meet established objectives
- May coordinate work of other team members
- Credentialing of medical group providers and hospital privileging application review and submission at the individual and group level
- Complete revalidation requests with govt and commercial payers
- Track and maintain medical professionals' licensure, certifications, etc.
- Work with other organizational departments internal/external to sure that credentialing efforts are in line with business objectives
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of Healthcare Provider group/Facility Credentialing experience
- 2+ years of experience in healthcare administration, medical staff services, health information management
- 2+ years of experience with credentialing processes, medical staff privileging and knowledge of relevant software or databases used in credentialing
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to work Pacific time zone hours
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with Compliance Workflows and Processes including AAAHC, JC, CMS, and NCQA Policies
- Experience in researching and applying Government Regulatory Information
- Knowledge of CAQH
- Knowledge of MDStaff credentialing data base
- Data analytics
- Pecos enrollment
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Proven ability to plan and prioritize to meet benchmarks/deadlines
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All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
COMPENSATION
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
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Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties precisely. Pull the O*NET profile for Credentialing Coordinator to align your resume's language with the standardized task descriptions DOL reviewers expect during labor certification audits.
Target healthcare networks with credentialing departments
Large hospital systems, managed-care organizations, and physician management groups routinely file PERM for Credentialing Coordinators. Focus your search on employers with dedicated credentialing or provider enrollment teams, where turnover creates recurring sponsorship demand.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search for Credentialing Coordinator roles filtered by green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. Employers who have filed PERM or I-140 petitions for this title before are far more likely to sponsor your application than those encountering the process for the first time.
Get your CGFNS or NAHRI credentials documented early
PERM requires the employer to verify your qualifications meet the minimum requirements stated in the job posting. Having your NAMSS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist certificate or equivalent credential officially documented before offer stage prevents delays during the prevailing-wage and labor-certification phases.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Before signing an offer letter, ask HR whether the offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location. Cross-check the posted wage level using the OFLC Wage Search so you know if PERM filing is viable at your actual compensation.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility at the offer stage
Most Credentialing Coordinator roles are filed under EB-3, but if the employer requires a master's degree or you hold one with progressive experience, ask USCIS whether the position supports an EB-2 filing. Your category affects your priority date and ultimate wait time.
Green Card Credentialing Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Credentialing Coordinator jobs qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship?
Yes. Credentialing Coordinator is classified as a skilled-worker occupation, which means it qualifies under the EB-3 preference category. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, then petition USCIS with an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. Many healthcare employers have established PERM processes specifically for credentialing functions.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 per year, and subject to an annual lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual cap on petitions filed, leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa, and eliminates re-filing risk every few years. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to receiving your green card, depending on your country of birth.
What qualifications do employers typically require for PERM sponsorship in this role?
Most PERM job descriptions for Credentialing Coordinators specify an associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or a related field, plus one to three years of direct credentialing experience. Some employers also require or prefer the Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist credential. Your documented qualifications must meet, not merely resemble, the requirements stated in the certified PERM job order.
How can I find Credentialing Coordinator jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Credentialing Coordinator openings by green card sponsorship history. Employers who have previously filed PERM or I-140 petitions for this job title already understand the process and are significantly more likely to extend a sponsorship offer. Searching by prior filing activity is a more reliable signal than relying on job postings that simply claim sponsorship willingness.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the PERM or I-140 process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM certification is abandoned and your new employer must restart the process. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your priority date is within two years of becoming current, portability rules under AC21 let you transfer the approved petition to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue.