Credentialing Intern

2027 Summer internship, Running June 2027 to August 2027

Position Summary:

Community Care Plan (CCP) is proud to offer an internship program that will prepare students for the workforce. This is a great internship opportunity to get professional hands-on experience in working with the Credentialing Department.

 The ideal candidate is highly motivated, striving for excellence and looking for real world experiences. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills they may have acquired in school related to their particular areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. The candidate also has opportunities to network with administration, finance, and IT staff. Interns will be exposed to the fundaments of business development and management. Professional development training opportunities will be provided, and intern will gain a broader work experience. The intern will work with confidential and proprietary information that requires a signed Confidentiality Agreement upon hire.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with Provider Medicaid & education verification by collecting documents for providers/groups/ancillaries.
2. Reviews applications and associated documents for any missing information, including work history gaps, license, education and training, attestation, or insurance required to complete the application process.
3. Enters, updates and maintains data from provider applications into credentialing database, focusing on accuracy and interpreting or adapting data to conform to defined data field uses, and in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
4. Maintains open and timely communication with the provider and/or credentialing contact listed in Credentialing packet to request missing documents or information from initiation through fruition.
5. Provide support to the department with the CAQH provider status review, audits, and credentialing applications.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a College program with an interest and aptitude to work in a business, communications or related field.
• Knowledge and/or interest in healthcare, business administration, development or research.
• Project management experience is a plus.

 Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Typing and data entry skills 
• Strong organizational abilities
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Good interpersonal skills
• Analytical, Problem-Solving, and customer centric skills 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to CCP policies
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously

Intern Work Schedule:

Community Care Plan is currently following a hybrid work schedule. The company reserves the right to change the work schedules based on the company needs. The internship program allows for you to work a maximum of 29 hours per week. The program is scheduled to last 8 to 10 weeks.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The environment includes work inside/outside the office, travel to other offices, as well as domestic travel. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer who recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 Background Screening Notice:
In compliance with Florida law, candidates selected for this position must complete a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

The Clearinghouse is a statewide system managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and is designed to help protect children, seniors, and other vulnerable populations while streamlining the screening process for employers and applicants.

Additional information is available at: 🔗 https://info.flclearinghouse.com