Overview
This position will be responsible for the credentialing and re-credentialing of all provider types with Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers, managing the process, and maintaining up-to-date credentialing information. Additionally, this position will work on project work in Regulatory Affairs with some minor administrative duties.
Responsibilities
- Maintains high-quality, up-to-date, and accurate credentialing processes for all provider types.
- Assists in the credentialing process by entering / logging / scanning information into Credentialing application for initial, updated, and maintenance processes (license / certification renewals), including verifications.
- Processes and maintains credentialing and re-credentialing in accordance with Joint Commission standards and State and Federal Regulatory regulations.
- Monitors collection of all information received; follows up on missing items and / or incomplete forms, submits follow-up requests for verifications as needed.
- Identifies potential red flags and works in collaboration with provider to document the issue and provider response.
- Advises Supervisor of any questionable information received, and any issues identified during the processes.
- Maintains all credentialing files, ensuring that all correspondence in the credentialing and recredentialing process is accurately filed.
- Enter and maintain provider information and documents in company's third-party credentialing vendor's portal.
- Works with and assists company's third - party credentialing vendor for accurate and timely completion of payer applications, collection of provider signatures, and tracking of payer credentialing until approvals received.
- Assist with credentialing related to new payer contracting.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have excellent communication skills : verbal, interpersonal and written. This includes strong spelling and grammar skills and basic mathematical calculations.Must have strong ability to self-direct and work independently in a high-volume, deadline-driven role.Customer orientation : establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.Policies & procedures : articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.PC Skills : demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word) applications and others as required.Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information gained.Excellent judgment & prioritization skills proactively prioritize needs and effectively manages resources.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Health Care ProviderIndustries
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