What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialing Specialist position at GastroMed, LLC?
JOB TITLE: Credentialing Specialist
REPORTS TO: Revenue Cycle Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
AA Degree required.
Minimum two years of experience in healthcare credentialing.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards for provider credentialing.
Proficient in MS Office and intermediate in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience in using credentialing software and databases.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completes provider applications/reapplications.
Responds to requests from insurance companies for information/documentation.
Follow up with insurance companies and hospitals regarding the status of physician applications.
Notifies insurance carriers when a physician joins or leaves the practice.
Tracks the above information to promote the speed of processing.
Processes change of addresses for each practitioner/practice location.
Manages renewals (medical licenses, DEA's, occupational licenses) for all providers.
Maintains Availity, NPI, and CAQH databases and quarterly re-attestation.
Obtain Hospital Privileges for providers and re-credentialing.
Maintains a current and accurate contract listing, identifying the credentialing status of all physicians for the plan and updating the SharePoint site information.
Responds to requests from insurance companies for information/documentation.
Conduct primary source verification of credentials and qualifications.
Verify and validate provider information, including licensure, certifications, and education.
Assists Marketing in identifying all insurance plans by physicians. Updates the Insurance Plans via the FMC internet for each provider.
Maintains a resource file on each practitioner electronically, which includes copies of current licenses/CME/ DEA/malpractice/Board certifications/plan participation/ Hospital privilege information.
Follow up with insurance companies and hospitals regarding the status of physician applications.
Assist in process improvement of the credentialing process.
collaborate with internal teams to resolve credentialing issues or discrepancies.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Qualified individuals, please submit your resume.
- We offer a competitive salary; Employee Health Insurance is covered at 100%. We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, and 401k Benefits.