From Application to Working: What to Expect from Elite365 During the Credentialing Process

The Credentialing Process Can Be Daunting. Here’s How to Prepare:

Whether you’re a hospital seeking permanent or temporary coverage, or a clinician finding your perfect fit, you will be working through the credentialing process in some way. The credentialing process is one that stands between a match made and the start of work.

Credentialing is a complicated and time-consuming process insurance companies require for practicing healthcare providers – whether they are nurses (RNs, LVNs/LPNs, CNAs, CRNAs), doctors, or NPs/PAs – to begin working. Many recruiters lose candidates because they need more time and resources to carry out the credentialing process. This, in turn, leaves empty positions in healthcare facilities, leading to the loss of billions of dollars and a lack of patient care. 

To fill this gap, our tenured credentialing team ensures that applicants are eligible to meet industry standards and best suited for the positions they have applied for. At Elite365, we prioritize the interests of both the clinicians and clients. We understand that hospital groups require top talent at competitive rates, whereas clinicians have career goals to achieve. Elite365 maintains compliance to foster trust between employers and healthcare workers, guaranteeing that patients receive excellent care. We offer ongoing support for all providers in wage negotiations and employment-related recruitment issues.

What Providers Can Expect in the Elite365 Credentialing Process

Gathering essential documents is a process filled with trials and tribulations, especially for international healthcare providers. By providing all the necessary documents such as qualifications, job/employment history, formal training, residency certificate, additional certifications, and state license, you can speed up the process. Elite365 will work closely with the candidate to obtain the necessary paperwork, or assist them in renewing out-of-date licenses and certificates if needed. Here are a few important pieces to be mindful of:

Track previous records
It is essential to provide a certificate of malpractice and add the correct dates of previous employment. References from previous employees and job histories provide insights into employees’ behavior and attitudes toward patients and co-workers.

Following state regulation
Many providers need to be made aware of the state’s rules and regulations when applying for locum tenens positions. It is imperative for a healthcare professional to know about the laws of the state and their application in the respective medical field.
Elite365 guides you through all the prerequisites for state credentialing and contracting regulations, giving you a clear mind map of your credentialing process.

Background check
Background checks are an essential step in the credentialing process for recruiting companies. All healthcare providers need to have a clean background, no red flags, and no gaps in job history unless a reasonable reason is provided.

Leveraging compliance at every edge of change
Elite365 maintains compliance by adhering to state laws, rules, and regulations, conducting strict background checks, and ensuring that applicants fulfil the required job demands. We also constantly stay updated about new regulatory implementation and ensure employee ethical standards.

FAQs For Medical Professionals

How long does the credentialing process take? 
Getting credentialed can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months of year depending on the specialty, role, or facility. You could be marked ineligible if you miss a document or make a mistake. To avoid this, our team at Elite365 carefully reviews every detail, ensuring everything is correct and done on time.

How will I be updated about the status of my credentials?
Elite365 will send regular updates to candidates via email. To ensure the process runs smoothly, our staff notifies candidates of any missing paperwork or any further steps they must take.

Will Elite365 assist me if there’s an issue with my credentials or documents?
Absolutely!  Elite365 is here to help you at every step, from collecting required documents (and missing ones, too!) to creating personalized CVs for different firms, advocating for wage negotiations/workload, carefully filling in forms either by ink or by keys, sending out applications, checking sent applications, notifying you with all the necessary updates, and guiding you about your next step in a professional manner.  When you land the job, we also provide an orientation session about the new facility.

Is the credentialing process different for international clinicians versus American clinicians?
Yes, the documents required and steps to get credentialed is different for foreign healthcare providers to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about international nursing and what to expect. Here’s why clients should consider internationally-trained registered nurses for their facility.

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