Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

Credentialing Specialist – Medical Administration – Albany, NY - FT

If you are looking for an Administrative position in Credentialing, full time, this could be your opportunity.  Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.  This Opportunity is located at the Medical Associates Administration Building, 425 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY

Position Highlights:

Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life convergeAdvancement:  Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career developmentWork/Life:  Office Hours – Monday-Friday.

Summary: The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for coordination and oversight of credentialing for all new providers during the onboarding process.  This position also performs credentialing pertaining to practice and provider changes as well as updates and maintenance of credentialing / follow up, as needed.   The Credentialing Specialist serves as an experienced lead within the Payer Credentialing department, acting as a resource to the other members of the Payer Credentialing team as well as assisting in the training of new team members.  The Credentialing Specialist creates new provider records in the Payer Credentialing database and performs reporting from and maintenance within the database, including provider demographic and practice updates, deboarding, etc.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a point of contact for providers and office managers throughout all steps of payer credentialing as it relates to the onboarding and recredentialing processes.Works with the assigned Credentialing Liaison to assist, when needed, in the collection of all required documentation for payer credentialing throughout the process.Distributes credentialing related documents to all necessary departments and contacts as needed or requested.Streamlines the provider onboarding process to ensure payer credentialing is completed and provider is prepared to begin seeing patients.Works with the Payer Credentialing Manager on special projects, tasks or needs identified within the department.

Qualifications:

One to three years of provider payer credentialing experience requiredKnowledge of payer credentialing processes and requirements.Experience in a healthcare setting interacting with physicians and other providersStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsEffective written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated experience preparing and delivering presentations/trainingAbility to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneouslyCertification as Provider Credentialing Specialist preferred

Education:

High School diploma / GED required

Associates Degree in Business or Health Care Administration preferred

Pay Range: $19.32-30.92

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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.