Credentialing Specialist

LanceSoft Inc; Morristown (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Credentialing Specialist in Morristown, NJ, for a temporary position lasting over three months. This role entails verifying medical staff credentials, maintaining compliance, and handling detailed records for effective credentialing processes. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as knowledge of the credentialing process. Employee benefits are available for regular full-time workers, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Four options of medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Contributions

Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Other Employee Perks

Qualifications

• Knowledge of credentialing and compliance processes required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Verify credentials and licenses for medical staff to ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports of credentialing activities, meetings, and maintain databases.
• Process applications, collect verification information and manage provider records.

Skills

Knowledge of the credentialing process

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Data research and analysis skills

Independence

Relationship management

Computer skills

Job description

Job Title: Credentialing Specialist
Duration: 3+ Months
(The dates provided are only an estimate and not a guarantee)
Location: Morristown, NJ 07960
Pay Range: $33.00 - $39.00 hourly

Job Duties:

Verify that all medical staff members' credentials and licenses are valid and up to date. Operate and maintain databases and advise staff members on renewal dates for licenses and credentials to help ensure they can continue to work legally without lapses.
Enforce regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Prepare and maintain reports of credentialing activities such as accreditation, membership or facility privileges. Ensure that all information meets legal, federal and state guidelines when processing applications. Responsible for carrying out various credentialing processes in relation to physicians and allied health practitioners. Process applications for initials applicants as well as reappointments (approximately 125-200 quarterly). Collect and process significant amounts of verification and accreditation information. Maintain and update accurate information in the Echo database (including education, training, experience, and licensure). Prepare material for the Credentials Committee meeting, MEC as well as Board of Trustees meeting. Sets up and maintains provider information in Echo. Maintains confidentiality of provider information. Ensure compliance with the Bylaws at each location as it pertains to the credentialing process. Schedule, and on occasion attend and take minutes for site-based medical staff department meetings. Process and collect dues for the site based medical staff. Compiles and maintains current and accurate data for all providers. Set up and maintain provider information in online credentialing database. Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers. Maintains confidentiality of provider information. All other duties as assigned

Skills:
Knowledge of the credentialing process required.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to research and analyze data.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Excellent computer skills.

Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:
• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.