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Akido Labs · 23 hours ago

Credentialing Specialist

Akido Labs is an AI-powered care provider aiming to address the physician shortage in America. As a Credentialing Specialist, you will ensure that providers are credentialed and enrolled accurately and efficiently, allowing for uninterrupted patient care.

Health CareInformation Technology
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Filling out provider enrollment applications with health plans, Medicare, Medicaid and hospitals
Following up with health plans and hospitals on submitted applications
Solve complicated credentialing-related issues directly with IPAs and health plans
Maintaining a clean database of provider data and enrollment-related activities in MD Staff
Applying for license renewals
Communicating with providers on credentialing-related updates
Work amongst a team of credentialing/enrollment specialists to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant work - including completing credentialing/enrollment tasks
Process credentialing, re-credentialing, and privileging applications to keep providers active and patient care uninterrupted
Solve enrollment-related issues as they arise, working directly with health plans to get them resolved
Monitor application timelines to prevent delays and resolve escalated issues from staff, clinics, and providers
Maintain high data quality, including both provider data as well as credentialing data, like expiration dates, contact information, etc
Follow SOPs and policies that are designed to streamline workflows and strengthen compliance
Maintain compliance with the state, federal, and payer-specific credentialing requirements
Act as a liaison for external partners, including payers, hospitals, and credentialing verification organizations

Qualification

Provider credentialingNCQA standards knowledgeCredentialing software experienceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

3+ years of experience in provider credentialing
Strong knowledge of NCQA standards, payer requirements, and credentialing best practices
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to resolve escalated issues
Exceptional organization skills, with sharp attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate cross-functionally and with external stakeholders
Maintain compliance with the state, federal, and payer-specific credentialing requirements

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field
Experience with credentialing software and databases

Benefits

Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
401K
Life insurance
Wellness benefit

Company

Akido Labs

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Akido is a care delivery platform based in Los Angeles with the mission to ensure our most vulnerable communities thrive.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$81.62M
Key Investors
Oak HC/FT
2025-05-15Series B· $60M
2020-12-16Series A· $11.2M
2020-12-16Corporate Round· $6.2M

Leadership Team

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Prashant Samant
CEO & Co-Founder
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Andrew Poksay
Head of Special Projects
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