Credentialing Specialist

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care Austin is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to verify submitted credentialing documentation for all specialties served by the organization. The role focuses on meeting credentialing turnaround times by submitting accurate and complete applications and adhering to compliance guidelines.

The incumbent will enter provider data, maintain files, and support payer enrollment while coordinating with leadership to avoid lapses.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' related experience.
• Previous experience in health insurance preferred.
• Excellent customer/interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email applications.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and reviews credentialing details across specialties (Medicare, licenses, malpractice, CLIA where applicable).
• Enters provider information and verification data into the database.
• Maintains provider files in compliance with policies.
• Completes payer enrollment and facility applications in a timely manner.
• Obtains missing documents and forwards them to leadership as needed.
• Ensures data integrity in credentialing systems.
• Performs monthly expirations monitoring and quality checks.
• Supports projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer/interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for verifying submitted Credentialing documentation. for all specialties that provide services to the organization's members. The Credentialing Specialist incumbent will meet all credentialing turnaround time levels by submitting accurate and complete applications. The Credentialing Specialist will abide by all policies and processes to meet all state, regulatory, health/safety, and compliance guidelines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies and reviews all related specialty credentials, including but not limited to Medicare, education, training, licenses, and malpractice/professional liability insurance, CLIA licensure, facility surveys, as applicable.
• Enters all provider information and primary source verification data into the related database.
• Creates and maintains provider files in compliance with the organization's policies.
• Completes payer enrollment and/or facility applications in a timely and complete manner consistent with Department goals and metrics.
• Responsible for outreach to pertinent parties to obtain any needed documents that go along with credentialing applications as directed.
• Escalates any missing items as directed to leadership in efforts to stay on task and avoid credentialing lapses
• Abides by all policies, procedures, and work instructions for the credentialing function,
• Assists in goals and performance standards management.
• Ensures data integrity is maintained in related credentialing database and core system records.
• Improves efficiencies and service provided while reducing costs.
• Obtains DUNS number and complete online application process in SAMS to ensure the DUNS number is activated
• Completes yearly revalidations and other requests regarding the DUNS number in SAMS to ensure correct information is loaded in the system to avoid delays in payment and obtaining authorizations
• Attends trainings and references training materials including content, work instructions, and tools, as required
• Obtains knowledge of credentialing regulatory and accreditation requirements (CMS, NCQA, etc.).
• Performs monthly monitoring of expirations.
• Performs quality checks.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Little to no travel is required.

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2-4 years' related experience.
• Previous experience in health insurance preferred.
• Excellent customer/interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database and email applications.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors