Business Administration Specialist - FT - Days (74970)

Hamilton Health Care System•Dalton, GA

35d

About The Position

Assists the Director of Business Administration with the collaboration of operational and revenue cycle team for optimization within the physician services revenue cycle functions. Manage credentialing tasks. Secure applications, complete and secure necessary attachments and signatures to compile a complete application. Monitor initial request and submission time on each application for back-up. Communicates regularly with all applicants regarding information needed for completion of applications. Coordinates all queries needed for credentialing applications and responds to clients promptly and communicates time line on specific carrier guidelines.. Initiates process for each new credentialed provider to be entered into EMR software system. Track provider reappointment dates and communicates with managers and individual providers upcoming appointments and required documentation. Work with team members to resolve credentialing questions and issues. Collaborates with revenue cycle team members for credentialing claims issues. Assists business office with credentialing issues. Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Two years of college level courses, preferably in secretarial science or office administration, associates degree preferred
Experience: Three years secretarial experience in hospital or related health area. 3 years’ experience in physician billing preferred.
Skills: Proficient in typing, transcription and use of word processing software as well as Credentialing Software. Additional computer experience preferred. Use of other office equipment a must. Knowledge of medical terminology necessary. Job requires initiative, organizational ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Certification: NAMSS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS), CPB, or CPC preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Business Administration with the collaboration of operational and revenue cycle team for optimization within the physician services revenue cycle functions.
Manage credentialing tasks.
Secure applications, complete and secure necessary attachments and signatures to compile a complete application.
Monitor initial request and submission time on each application for back-up.
Communicates regularly with all applicants regarding information needed for completion of applications.
Coordinates all queries needed for credentialing applications and responds to clients promptly and communicates time line on specific carrier guidelines.
Initiates process for each new credentialed provider to be entered into EMR software system.
Track provider reappointment dates and communicates with managers and individual providers upcoming appointments and required documentation.
Work with team members to resolve credentialing questions and issues.
Collaborates with revenue cycle team members for credentialing claims issues.
Assists business office with credentialing issues.
Other projects and duties as assigned.