What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Provider Credentialing Specialist position at Star Dental Partners?
Overview
Star Dental Partners is currently seeking a Credentialing Specialist to join our high-growth and fast-paced dental services organization (DSO). This position will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of credentialing applications, renewals, licensure expirations, and other duties as assigned. Our collaborative, team-oriented environment will foster your individual growth and development. Preferred candidates will have an appropriate sense of urgency, value clear and consistent communication, have the ability to build strong relationships, and provide excellent customer service. The credentialing specialist should anticipate a fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills and excellent multi-tasking abilities.
As a credentialing specialist you may anticipate the following benefits:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Paid Basic Employee Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (BCBS)
- Voluntary Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives
- Pet Insurance
- 401k (Pre-Tax & Roth employee participation)
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day operations of the credentialing function, including processing new and established provider applications, detailed review of documents, and data processing.
- Create and maintain detailed reports of credentialing status and process.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve discrepancies, time delays and all other issues that could adversely impact the ability to effectively credential and onboard providers.
- Complete required follow-up with appropriate payers and insurance companies.
- Track license expirations to confirm timely renewals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with practices, business partners, and providers
- Perform miscellaneous duties and special projects, as needed
Qualifications
- Ability to commute to the Plano, TX office Monday - Thursday weekly. Fridays are remote.
- Ability to maintain a full-time employment schedule of approximately 40 hours per week; extended hours may be requested or required.
- High School diploma from an accredited institution or equivalent GED required.
- Two (2) years of payer provider credentialing experience required.
- One (1) year minimum customer service experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other relevant business systems required.
Practice Description
Star Dental Partners
Support Center Headquarters – Plano, TX
https://stardentalpartners.com/
Star Dental Partners (SDP) is a private equity backed Dental Support Organization (DSO) that acquires private practice dental office throughout the Southeastern United States and provides industry proven non-clinical support services to our dentist partners. Specifically, the SDP team assists dentists with payables and cash management, revenue cycle collections and payor relationships, inventory management, payroll administration, human resources, marketing, recruiting, and back-office management. With the benefits of scale and experience from professional management, partner dentists and their staff are free to focus their attention on the clinical side of the business.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
