Physician Credentialing/Administrative Assistant

Acadia Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Physician Credentialing/Administrative Assistant. This entry-level role involves performing various clerical and administrative duties to support executive departments and the CEO. Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Office Management or a related field, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and outstanding communication skills. The job requires adaptability and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all levels.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Outstanding communication skills necessary.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical, administrative, and analytical duties.
• Establish Licensed Independent Practitioner contracts.
• Develop business correspondence and reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Outstanding organizational skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree in Office Management

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Telephone

Microsoft Office Software

Job description

Overview

Physician Credentialing/Administrative Assistant position at Acadia Healthcare. This role supports executive departments and the CEO with clerical, administrative, and analytical duties including physician credentialing-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of clerical, administrative, and analytical duties for the executive departments and the CEO, including scheduling, data processing, computer support services, and delivering/picking up material from other sites.
• Exercise independent judgment in establishing Licensed Independent Practitioner contracts and initial physician credentialing applications and files.
• Order supplies in compliance with the corporation budget.
• Develop business correspondence, technical/specialized reports, graphs, and maintain computerized and manual recordkeeping systems.
• Process all forms/documents to assure completeness and accuracy of information for the CEO.
• Work professionally with all levels of employees, including top management, internal and external to the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality of information at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Office Management (or related field); Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience may be used in lieu of degree. (H.S. minimum education)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards for Physician Credentialing.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to the general public and employees of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively to communicate goals and objectives, establish trust, build and maintain relationships, and work as a team player to achieve common tasks.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to support the business goals—willing to adjust and accept changes in direction, priorities even on short notice.
• Maintain confidentiality of information at the executive level.
• Minimum 21 years of age.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept directions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Physical, Mental, and Special Demands

• Hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, close vision/distance vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work assigned hours per week.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach above, at, or below shoulder height (bend, squat, stoop, twist, and kneel).

Machines, Tools, Equipment

• Telephone, switchboard paging system, walkie-talkie.
• Facsimile Machine, Postage Meter, Copy machines.
• Computer and Microsoft Office Software.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Mental Health Care