What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provider Credentialing Specialist position at Summit Spine & Joint Centers?
Company Overview
Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is on track to become the largest comprehensive spine and joint care provider in the state of Georgia and other surrounding areas while providing clinical, surgical, and imaging services to our patients. We are seeking qualified individuals to join our team and provide exceptional patient care!
Job Description Summary
The Credentialing Specialist shall be responsible for coordinating the credentialing of Medical Staff and Allied Health professionals. They shall ensure that contracting and credentialing is completed in a timely manner for all physicians.
This job is a full-time, benefited position at Summit Spine & Joint Centers that reports to the Chief Administrative Officer. Your assigned location is the Company’s administrative office in Lawrenceville, GA.
Responsibilities
Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is on track to become the largest comprehensive spine and joint care provider in the state of Georgia and other surrounding areas while providing clinical, surgical, and imaging services to our patients. We are seeking qualified individuals to join our team and provide exceptional patient care!
Job Description Summary
The Credentialing Specialist shall be responsible for coordinating the credentialing of Medical Staff and Allied Health professionals. They shall ensure that contracting and credentialing is completed in a timely manner for all physicians.
This job is a full-time, benefited position at Summit Spine & Joint Centers that reports to the Chief Administrative Officer. Your assigned location is the Company’s administrative office in Lawrenceville, GA.
Responsibilities
- Ensure company and providers maintain compliance with all regulatory and accrediting institutions
- Monitor staff and provider credentials and licenses
- Follow-up with insurance carriers and provider networks regarding credentialing/contracting status for providers
- Communicate with physicians on licensure and document renewal expirations
- Complete contracting recredentialing application
- Maintain CAQH profiles for physicians based on Medicare regulations
- Keep records on licenses, credentials, and insurance contracts
- Release information to agencies and members of the public as required by law
- Comfortable working in a growing, dynamic organization and able to navigate change
- Maintain a safe clean work environment
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Self-motivated with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Personable and confident while providing exceptional patient care.
- Minimum 1-year previous experience in credentialing preferred
- Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) through the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) preferred
- Experience using eClinicalWorks preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience