Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Athena Medical Management Group, LLC is looking for a detail- oriented individual to work in a team-centric medical staff services department as licensing specialist.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Guide Healthcare Professionals through steps necessary to complete credentialing and licensure process.
• Assess state requirements, interpret licensing applications, and facilitate completion of applications.
• Develop competency in accurately prefilling online and paper application for provider placements across the country with most state medical boards. • Maintain strong working relationships with candidates and vendors.
• Develop and implement individualized plans for each candidate based on education, experience, credentials, and other relevant factors.
• Communicate with and prepare paperwork for third parties, including licensing boards and credentialing agencies.
• Stay abreast of changes that could impact credentialing processes.
• Working knowledge on general details of physician licensure with multiple state boards. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Strong attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with the ability to recognize vital information from verification documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work. (Managing multiple priorities)
• Holds self-accountable to ensure goals are met.
• Knowledge and understanding of licensing board processes.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and draw inferences from research findings and prepare reports.
• Working knowledge of hospitals credentialing operations and processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, management, providers, and other contacts outside of the organization.
• Healthcare Credentialing experience a MUST.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred but not required.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• State Board licensure credentialing processing for MD/DO and mid-level practitioners highly preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment