What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialing Coordinator position at Trinity Health Michigan?
Coordinates the application and renewal of insurance credentialing for multiple third-party payers. Coordinates the appointment and re-appointment of privileging processes for multiple healthcare facilities; facilitates malpractice application and renewal processes; and maintains a variety of databases to support the credentialing and privileging functions; acts as a liaison for providers and the professional billing office in regard to credentialing and privileging processes. Provides dedicated support to the professional billing team.
Education
- Minimum – Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Credentials/Licensure – None Required
Related Experience
- Minimum – Three – five years of prior professional office experience (business/legal/medical) with solid customer service experience required, including a minimum of two years of medical billing experience with an understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Health Maintenance Organization and Commercial insurance plans.
- Preferred – Prior experience with third-party payor credentialing or facility privileging processes
- Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Professional presentation with effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to comfortably interact with diverse populations.
- Exercise discretion, confidentiality and respect for privacy in regards to any and all employee, patient and organizational information.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, with excellent time-management skills
- Ability to successfully identify problems and reach resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, multi-task, and be flexible in adapting to change.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a strong customer-service orientation.
- Solid computer/typing skills with an ability to demonstrate competency with a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including a good understanding of email, e-learning, internet and intranet, and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job. Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Access is required.
- Preferred – Demonstrated proficiency using Access or other data base programs
- Physical/Mental
- Minimum – Can effectively maintain the workload expected of a busy healthcare administrator. Ability to travel to off-site locations on a regular basis.
Why Trinity Health?
- Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country.
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off and comprehensive benefit package that starts day one
- Benefits on day 1, no waiting period
- Retirement programs with employer match
- Student loan forgiveness services for staff and their family
- 18 Days of PTO your first year, 6 paid Holidays
- 25% discount with Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T
- Please visit https://www.mercyhealth.com/careers/why-mercy-health/ to see the full list of perks and benefits we offer our colleagues.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
