What to Expect With Locum Tenens Credentialing

We’re your dedicated guide throughout the credentialing process. Our internal, full-service team works with you each step of the way. 

Select the boxes below to learn more about each step of the locum tenens credentialing process.

Verification

Privileging

Licensing

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The Locum Tenens Licensing Process

Locum Tenens Licensing Navigating the licensing landscape for locum tenens. We’re experts at managing the licensing process to help you get to your patients faster. Want to work in a new state, or need help renewing an existing license? Our team will help you every

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Verification.

Our internal credentials verification process is completed every three years. During verification, information is gathered using primary sources to assist the underwriting process for our professional liability insurance policy.

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You will complete an online verification application.

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After we verify the information provided on your application, the file is audited and sent to our risk team for review.

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Once the insurance is approved, the verification process is complete.

Privileging.

Once you and our client agree to move forward with your assignment, our privileging team will assist you and the client in gathering information required by the healthcare facility to grant clinical privileges.

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We contact the facility’s Medical Service Office (MSO) for their application and requirements.

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We will assist you by pre-populating the facility’s application and sending to the MSO.

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We will assist the MSO by following up on requested items.

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MSO will grant privileges based on your training and experience, and you will be able to start your assignment.

Licensing.

If you accept an assignment in a state where you are not licensed or if you need a license, DEA registration, or state controlled dangerous substance registration renewed, our licensing team can help. Licensing can be initiated anytime; however, processing times may vary depending on the state.

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We will assist you by pre-populating the licensing or registration application.

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We will send the application to the state medical or nursing licensing board and track its progress.

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We will assist the board by following up on requested items.

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Once approved, license or registration will be granted.

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Federal facts for you.

We are a Federal Supply Schedule Contract holder. 

Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract: 36F79723D0086, Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing, effective March 15, 2023, through March 14, 2028.

NAICS Codes:
  • 561320: Temporary help services. 
  • 621111: Offices of physicians. 
  • 621112: Offices of physicians, mental health specialists. 
  • 621399: Offices of all other miscellaneous health practitioners. 
  • 621330: Offices of mental health practitioners.
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Maggie Youmans

Senior Vice President, Sales

As Senior Vice President, Maggie oversees several key specialty divisions and adjacent teams. With a demonstrated history of leading teams and developing individuals across the organization, she is dedicated to inspiring, challenging and empowering associates to achieve their personal and professional goals. 

Maggie earned degrees in marketing and management focused on consumer economics from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business. She enjoys traveling with her husband to visit different bed and breakfasts. Together, they have been able to see the beauty within their own backyard and across the country.

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Anne Anderson

Executive Vice President

"I'm passionate about the locum tenens industry - we make a real difference in the lives of both our heroic healthcare providers and the patients they treat."

Anne has been at the forefront of the evolution of locum tenens for more than 35 years. She’s a respected leader with expertise in corporate operations, risk management, credentialing, and travel services. Before joining Jackson and Coker, she served as Executive Vice President at Medical Doctor Associates, part of Cross Country Healthcare. 

An ardent industry advocate, Anne served several years on the Board of the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), including two years as president. Her passion for innovation has also led her to be named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2024 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list. SIA recognizes Anne for easing the administrative burdens of healthcare workers through the implementation of state-of-the-art credentialing technology within the customer care team at Jackson and Coker.

Anne received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Spring Hill College. She is also a PADI open water diver and enjoys scuba diving. 

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