Credentialing Specialist

The Healthfirst Credentialing department credentials and re-credentials providers, facilities and vendors; prepares hard-copy directories and reviews network provider data for accuracy and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and federal and state regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Credentials providers, facilities, and vendors in accordance to regulations and Healtfirst policy.
• Prepares presentations for the quarterly credentialing and delegate vendor oversight committee meetings.
• Facilitates pre-delegation and delegation vendor audits to ensure adherence to contractual arrangements.
• Prepares hard-copy directories and works with third party vendors for posting online directories.  Reviews relevant data to ensure accuracy.
• Effectively communicates to internal departments and external partners.     
• Identifies and assesses opportunities to improve processes to better ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to state and federal regulations.
• Raises issues to management and assists in resolution.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior relevant experience
• Time and project management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft software skills include Adobe, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Office

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