3 Tips for a Smoother Licensing and Credentialing Process

Anthony Carter

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https://www.vistastaff.com/ - When you work locum tenens, you know you need to meet licensing and credentialing requirements for each new assignment. But does paperwork get you down? If licensing and credentialing is taking away from the reasons you love your job and giving you a huge headache, we can help.

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• Publié le: 08 janvier 2018
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3 Tips for a Smoother Licensing and Credentialing Process

When you work locum tenens, you know you need to meet licensing and credentialing requirements for each new assignment. But does paperwork get you down? If licensing and credentialing is taking away from the reasons you love your job and giving you a huge headache, we can help.

Consider the following three licensing and credentialing tips for locum tenens clinicians. They might seem simple, but practicing them can help save time and eliminate the hassle.

1. Carve Out Time to Get (and Stay) Organized

Every state has a unique licensure process, and credentialing requirements vary from site to site. However, you can give yourself a tremendous head start and save time with every assignment by committing to some regular organizational housekeeping. This includes:

Keeping your CV and some critical documents updated. (Clickherefor a list of common documents requested  during the licensing and credentialing processes, as well as what to include in your CV.)  Having complete contact information (personal phone number, email, home address, etc.) for professional references that are prepared to respond.  Being up to date on your vaccinations and able to provide documentation. Giving yourself plenty of time to achieve licensure.  Paying attention to licensing/credentialing application deadlines, and meeting any deadlines given throughout  the process.

2. Be Thorough and Transparent

The licensing and credentialing process is always easier when you provide accurate information. That sounds obvious, but bear in mind that even small discrepancies between your CV and application can delay licensing and privileges from being issued. Be thorough in your review—some state boards and facilities will void licensing/credentialing applications that miss deadlines or contain errors. Also, provide any legal documentation in regards to personal and/or professional legal matters.

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3. Ask Your Recruiter Questions

If you are working through a staffing agency, you should feel like you have a partner by your side every step of the way. Hoǁ do you kŶoǁ you’ƌe iŶ good haŶds? Ask ƋuestioŶs—specifically these three:

1.Do They Have an In-House Licensing Team?

Are they capable of coordinating primary source credential verification, including licenses, privileges, education/training, certifications, professional liability insurance coverage and more? Are they there if you run iŶto aŶy issues? VISTA’s iŶ-house licensing team does all of the leg work of requesting and tracking verifications. It’s ouƌ joď to help you aǀoid ĐhalleŶges, ďut soŵeoŶe is alǁays aǀailaďle to help solǀe youƌ pƌoďleŵs if they arise.

2.Do They Cover the Costs of Licensing and Credentialing?

VISTA covers the cost of licensing and credentialing for any assignment worked through us.

3.Do They Have Experience and Established Relationships?

At VISTA, we have strong relationships with all 50 state medical boards and we understand when and how they review applications, and how long it usually takes. We also know potential roadblocks to look out for, and when requirements are updated or changed. Our team will work with you, the state medical boards and healthcare facilities to ensure all of the necessary paperwork is done correctly and documentation is ready on time.

Less Time Here, More Time with Patients

LiĐeŶsiŶg aŶd ĐƌedeŶtialiŶg takes tiŵe aŶd atteŶtioŶ, ďut it doesŶ’t Ŷeed to ďe paiŶful. It shouldŶ’t hiŶdeƌ youƌ aďility to ŵaiŶtaiŶ steady ǁoƌk as a loĐuŵ teŶeŶs ĐliŶiĐiaŶ. If you haǀe ƋuestioŶs aďout VISTA’s iŶ-house licensing and credentialing team,contact us.

Click below to get more of youƌ ƋuestioŶs aďout loĐuŵ teŶeŶs aŶsǁeƌed. We’ǀe Đoŵpiled the top FAQs of loĐuŵ teŶeŶs clinicians, focused on first-timers but helpful for any stage in your locum tenens career.

About VISTA Staffing Solutions

Founded in 1990, VISTA Staffing Solutions helps hospitals, medical practices, and government agencies in the US optimize their physician staffing, ensure quality and continuity of care for patients, and maintain financial stability. A leading provider of US Locum Tenens and Permanent Physician Search Services, VISTA is the only agency that offers both domestic and international work opportunities for locum tenens physicians.

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