Sr Credentialing Specialist (Temp)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform primary source verifications and query necessary databases including but not limited to the following: CAQH, NPDB, NSCH, ABMS, AOA, AMA, etc.
• Perform credentialing and recredentialing of non-delegated providers and vendors, facilities and groups in accordance with established credentialing policies and procedures and NYS and CMS credentialing regulations. 
•  Work collaboratively with Vendor Management Specialist and designated Credentialing Verifications Organization (CVO) and audit monthly files.
• Prepare, review, update and/or audit committee summaries and present them to the Credentialing Committee as applicable.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to respond to inquiries and define credentialing requirements for stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot issues and outreach to necessary internal and external contacts as required to obtain credentialing and recredentialing documents.
• Actively participate with and support the development of internal provider systems used to intake, track and monitor provider credentialing.
• Develop job aids, workflows, and policies as procedures and systems evolve 
• Participate in internal and external meetings to respond to inquiries and define credentialing requirements for stakeholders.
• Prepare bi-weekly clean file approval lists for medical directors
• Additional duties/tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven credentialing experience
• Facilities experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Superior organizational and follow up skills

• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills; ability to escalate to leadership when necessary
• Ability to train others on credentialing/recredentialing requirements.
• File auditing experience
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and OneNote

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services,  LLC.

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Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $89,440

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.