Credentialing Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Credentialing Specialist to join our team in Lafayette, Colorado. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to critical processes ensuring compliance and quality standards in the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credentialing practices and will play a key role in maintaining provider credentials.
Responsibilities :
- Manage credentialing processes for physicians and healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Oversee re-credentialing applications to maintain up-to-date provider certifications.
- Conduct thorough reviews of documentation and verify qualifications for medical professionals.
- Maintain detailed records of all credentialing activities to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to address credentialing requirements.
- Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up to ensure timely completion of credentialing tasks.
- Communicate effectively with providers to resolve any credentialing issues or discrepancies.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and standards throughout all credentialing processes.
- Identify and implement improvements to streamline credentialing workflows.
- Provide regular updates and reports on credentialing status to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements :
Minimum of 3 years of experience in credentialing, preferably within the healthcare sector.Strong understanding of provider and physician credentialing processes.Familiarity with re-credentialing applications and medical credentialing standards.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Proficiency in maintaining accurate and detailed documentation.Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with providers and agencies.Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to credentialing processes.Ability to identify and implement process improvements in credentialing workflows.