Credentialing Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
5 hours ago
Salary
$56K - $63K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Credentialing Specialist
BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting
• Complete credentialing and/or re-credentialing applications for physicians, ancillary providers and facilities or groups with third-party payers and governmental programs (Medicare and Medicaid) as requested by the client in an accurate and timely manner • Perform Primary Source Verification (PSV) services including but not limited to verification of licenses, malpractice and work history; perform PSV file audits as requested. • Complete, update and maintain Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (“CAQH”) profiles for providers • Maintain a Credentialing database in accordance with BerryDunn’s policies and procedures for all participating and non-participating providers with payer identification numbers and effective dates • Partner with client liaisons, including billing departments to update the enrollment status of the providers • Contact payers to follow up on submitted applications within BerryDunn’s policies • Respond to various inquiries and requests for information from participating physicians, staff, hospitals, and managed care companies timely and with professionalism • Communicate with providers or their designees to obtain requisite credentialing information to facilitate timely completion and submission of required documents • Update client regularly on process and communicate any delays • Continuously inform Credentialing leadership of the project status and assist in managing expectations related to deliverables and deadlines • Be responsible for timely and accurately accounting of hours (billable and non-billable) in time and attendance software for proper billing of services rendered
Job Requirements
- High school education required, bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2-3 years of relevant healthcare experience is required including specialized skills in Credentialing and/or Medical Billing
- Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional in Medical Staff Service Management (CPMSM) certification a plus
- Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team setting
- Exceptional organization and time management skills to manage priorities and deadlines
- Effective verbal, interpersonal, and written skills
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe; Excel preferred
Benefits
- Access to benefits that support physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being
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