What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist position at Resurgence Counseling Center, LLC?
Part-time Administrative Specialist
Resurgence Counseling Center is seeking a part-time credentialing specialist to work under the direction of the Owner or Clinic Director. The Administrative Specialist would work up to 18 hours per week, Monday- Friday, performing billing, credentialing and other administrative duties in an expanding group private practice. As we continue to grow so would the potential to increase hours worked.
Credentialing and Contracting Management
- Onboarding Documents: Welcome new clinicians and gather all required background documents, credentials, and information prior to their official start date.
- Maintain Credentials: Complete and maintain clinicians' credentialing applications for all contracted insurance panels.
- Licensure Organization: Assist in compiling, tracking, and organizing ongoing clinician licensure information and renewals.
- Timely Submissions: Complete all designated contracting or provider credentialing tasks efficiently to prevent gaps in provider billing.
- Issue Resolution: Assist in resolving collections, denials, or billing bottlenecks specifically related to provider credentialing or contracting errors.
Client Intakes and Daily Operations
- Inbound Management: Field incoming intake calls and emails, answering potential client inquiries and accurately scheduling intake appointments with the appropriate therapist.
- EHR Management: Keep the Electronic Health Record (EHR) client files strictly organized, tracking and managing the intake paperwork collection process.
- Insurance Verification: Verify insurance eligibility and specific mental health benefits for incoming and ongoing clients.
- Client Relations: Create a warm, welcoming experience for new clients seeking therapy information, and resolve collection balances in a supportive, empathetic manner.
- Communication: Maintain constant, clear communication with the clinical team regarding scheduling updates and return all client or provider inquiries within the same business day.
Attendance and Reliability (Essential Function)
- Operational Reliability: Must maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance to ensure consistent department coverage, minimize operational disruption, and meet strict client-facing service level agreements.
Experience and Education
- Industry Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of direct experience handling credentialing and medical insurance-related activities. Experience working specifically within a mental health-related field is highly preferred.
- Regional Knowledge: Active, working knowledge of credentialing processes for commercial, EAP, and Medicaid-based insurance plans within the state of Kentucky.
- Education: Associate degree or higher preferred.
- Language: Must be able to read, write, and communicate professionally in English.
Core Competencies
- Highly organized with extreme attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, as well as work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills that align with the practice's empathetic mission and core values.
Additional Requirements
- Background and Screening: Any official offer of employment is strictly contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and drug screen.
- Work Arrangement: Must have reliable transportation to travel to our office location regularly as required by leadership.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Administrative Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Credentialing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lexington, KY 40505
Salary : $18