What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provider Credentialing Assistant position at IBH?
Join our team at Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH)! We realize that the strength of our practice is our exceptional providers and staff. We are currently looking for an experienced, and detail-oriented Credentialing Assistant to work in our Madison, Al. This position offers a flexible, Monday-Friday, no weekend schedule.
Credentialing Assistant Functions:
- Assist the Credentialing Manager as directed to obtain documentation needed for credentialing.
- Ensure needed and current documentation is on file for all contracted providers.
- Complete and submit provider applications for hospital and specified nursing facility privileges.
- Enter new providers into CAQH system with accuracy and performs ongoing data management.
- Coordinate, complete, and follow-up on the reappointment process for contracted facilities.
- Interact with providers, billing, and scheduling to communicate credentialing progress throughout.
- Assist manager with maintaining detailed and organized files and records.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
- Experience: 2 years’ experience with medical insurance credentialing required. 1 year experience in a medical staff office or credentialing position preferred.
- Prior experience with CAQH, EPPES and PECOS.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability and willingness to work collaboratively as a team member are required.
- Legible handwriting required.
- Ability to read, understand and apply practice standards, technical procedures and other standards and regulations.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting internal service expectations and deadlines.
- Expert computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and electronic medical records.
- Ability and willingness to solve problems, make and effectively communicate recommendations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21