CREDENTIALING ASSISTANT

Description

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for varied clerical functions involving the application of independent judgment based on knowledge gained through experience in the performance of responsible and confidential duties for the Recruitment and Credentialing Manager. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Credentialing Assistant shall assist with 

• Providing new providers with application packets for completion.
• Obtaining license and DEA if required.
• Creating credentials files.
• Scanning of a provider file both for recovery and credentialing software.
• Create new account in credentialing software and input information.
• Obtain all necessary verifications.
• Complete credentials file to present for approval.
• Continuous monitoring of expiring credentials.
• Update credentialing system with current documents.
• Create and complete reappointment applications.
• Gather all information, and complete verifications required for re-credentialing.
• Monthly required verifications utilizing government websites.
• Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency. 
• May be exposed to hazardous drugs.
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: Direct relationship with physicians, staff, and administration. Must respond in a courteous and efficient manner in dealing with physicians, clinical staff, and others, over the telephone and in person. Must establish an effective working relationship with associates, and become an active and integral part of the Group’s administrative team.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Graduation from high school, complete knowledge of general office procedures, computer experience, knowledge of the current Microsoft operating system, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and related programs. Ability to analyze problems and to arrive at logical answers when dealing with the work content. The ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to all matters, either oral or written; the ability to work with minimum supervision; to follow through on projects and to complete tasks and assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting, standing bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 20 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment such as computer, fax, calculators and telephone. Requires normal hearing and vision.