Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. processes credentialing and recredentialing applications for health care providers. Mails, reviews, and verifies credentialing applications. Being a Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. loads and maintains provider information in an online credentialing database system. Tracks license and certification expirations for medical staff to ensure timely renewals. Additionally, Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. handles and resolves inquiries regarding credentialing information, process, or status. May provide guidance or expertise to less experienced specialists. Requires a high school diploma. May require Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS). Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position entails communicating directly with the providers in person, via email and/or via phone, as well as hospitals and/or insurance companies. You will be responsible for enrolling and maintaining the participation status of the providers with hospitals and/or insurance companies, as well as verifying demographic information and providing up to date licensures to ensure the most accurate information is on file for the providers.
Responsibilities and Duties:
· Communicate with provider to obtain all documents necessary to credential
· Contact insurances and/or hospitals to initiate the application process
· Complete and submit hospital and/or insurance applications with all necessary signatures and applicable documents
· Communicate with the insurances and/or hospitals to follow up on the status of applications
· Complete and submit Electronic Remittance Advice and Electronic Funds Transfer forms
· Update and distribute Network List monthly
· Transfer letters in notes, scan and file
· Input detailed notes of daily activity in spreadsheet
· Verify, complete & submit provider demographic forms to insurances
· Send out updated licensures upon renewal to insurances and/or hospitals
· Maintain email volume, work in a timely manner
· Answer phone, attend call and/or route as needed
Qualifications:
Skills:
· Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook
Job Type: Full-time
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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