Credentialing Specialist

HH Health System • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Credentialing Specialist. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for managing the credentialing and enrollment processes for licensed healthcare providers, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. This position coordinates hospital privileges, maintains provider licenses and DEA registrations, and ensures timely revalidation and re-enrollment with insurance companies. Additional responsibilities include enrolling new locations and service lines with insurance carriers, utilizing credentialing software to process applications, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date provider information. The Credentialing Specialist will also perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.

Requirements

• HS/GED
• Two years’ AR/Credentialing experience preferred
• Proficient with EMR/PM systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, billing software, 10-key, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines
• Outstanding organizational, time management and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Independent, self-starting and highly motivated
• Proven positive, "teamwork" attitude in work history

Responsibilities

• Managing the credentialing and enrollment processes for licensed healthcare providers, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.
• Coordinating hospital privileges.
• Maintaining provider licenses and DEA registrations.
• Ensuring timely revalidation and re-enrollment with insurance companies.
• Enrolling new locations and service lines with insurance carriers.
• Utilizing credentialing software to process applications.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date provider information.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
• Communicating effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED