What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Credentialing Specialist - Part-Time position at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists?
NWOS is seeking a detail-oriented Credentialing Specialist to join our team in a part-time, 24-hour-per-week role. This position is responsible for coordinating the credentialing, recredentialing, and privileging processes for all NWOS medical providers. The Credentialing Specialist will maintain accurate and up-to-date provider and facility information within credentialing databases and online systems, ensuring timely renewals of licenses, certifications, and other required credentials.
This is NOT a remote position but has the potential to develop into a flexible, hybrid schedule.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Compiles and maintains current and accurate data for all providers and NWOS locations.
- Assists in provider credentialing and re-credentialing applications; monitors applications and follows-up as needed.
- Maintains knowledge of current health plan and payer requirements for credentialing providers and NWOS locations.
- Uses online data management and application processes.
- Sets up and maintains provider information in online credentialing databases and system.
- Assists in tracking license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals.
- Ensures practice addresses are current with health plans, agencies and other entities.
- Assists in tracking license, DEA and professional liability expirations for appointed ASC providers.
- Maintains ASC appointment files, and information in credentialing database.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous credentialing experience
- Experience in compliance, billing/coding office administration
- Medical office experience preferred
WAGE RANGE: $20.50 to $37.12
SHIFT: 3 days per week. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm OR 8:30- 5:00 pm
BENEFITS:
NWOS offers a robust benefits package to our employees and their families. Our benefit plans include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & ADD Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life & ADD Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary AFLAC Options
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Match & Profit Sharing (eligible after 12 months & 1,000 hours worked)
- PTO plus 7 paid holidays
Salary : $21