What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialing Specialist II position at COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC?
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Credentialing Specialist II is responsible for credentialing and recredentialing all billable providers,
specialties, and facilities. Obtain access to the different MCO, Medicaid, and Medicare portals for
credentialing. The purpose is to credential the providers in a timely manner to enable CHI to bill for
services provided. Will provide support to the Director of Managed Care.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Five years of experience in a healthcare-related position and/or Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent combined experience. Experience working in a health care organization preferred Coding experience preferred
Licensure / Certification:
Must maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Knowledge of
CPT/ICD10 codes.
Skills / Ability:
Knowledge of PC usage, Windows and Microsoft Office Applications, Database software,
spreadsheet software, word processing software.
Knowledge of healthcare and/or community health center industry and practices.
Knowledge of Managed Care Organizations and their different lines of business; Commercial,
Medicaid, Medicare, Exchange, Healthy Kids, etc.
CMS (Medicaid and Medicare)
Clear understanding of credentialing process
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Primarily responsible for leading, coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining the credentialing
and recredentialing process
§ Primarily responsible for processing credentialing, re-credentialing and enrollment applications
of healthcare providers and sites, enforces regulatory compliance and adheres to quality
assurance standards.
§ Performs accurate and timely credentialing processes for all initial applications and
reappointments
§ Maintains current knowledge and ensures compliance with all accreditation, regulatory, health
plan standards, and CMS
§ Ensures all primary source verification is completed within the time-frame as allowed by
regulatory and accreditation entities.
§ Proactively works with center designees to acquire necessary materials and information.
§ Processes all appropriate queries for licensure, or any appropriate regulatory credentialing
requirements, and maintains documentation in the database
§ Collects and verifies sensitive provider data through confidential sources and maintains a
credentialing database
§ Performs analysis and appropriate follow-up of all applications
§ Identifies issues that require additional investigation and evaluation, validates discrepancies and
ensures appropriate follow up
§ Ensures proper escalation of any issues impacting the completion of the application(s) or
concerns brought forth by center/stakeholder
§ Completes accurate and timely data entry into the database to ensure consistency and integrity
of the data
§ Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals.
§ Prepares files for presentation to leadership and the credentialing committee
§ Ensures timely and effective communication with centers and stakeholders on the progress of all
applications, addresses any inquiries set forth
§ Provides monthly reports of the credentialing and enrollment status to centers on the status of
all assigned providers
§ Assists with internal auditing functions and performs peer evaluations as assigned
§ Audits health plan directories for current and accurate provider information.
§ Supports credentialing committee meetings as needed
§ Subject Matter Expert on Delegated and 3rd Party Payers
§ Internal Team Resource for Special Projects and Assisting Team Members who need additional
credentialing application help
§ Other duties as assigned
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER