Provider Relations Support Specialist

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an administrative support professional to assist the Provider Relations division within the managed care department. The role centers on data entry of key physician information into the network database and ensuring accuracy in a timely manner.

The position may also involve preparing provider credentialing applications, answering phones, and handling general clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and mailing.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an increasingly responsible administrative support position preferred.
• Previous physician office experience preferred.
• Data entry of key physician information and validation.

Responsibilities

• Enters and maintains key physician information in the network database; assures accuracy of information.
• Assists with coordination of numerous departmental mailing projects.
• Assists Provider Relations staff with preparing provider applications for credentialing.
• Coordinates and communicates with credentialing personnel regarding physician files.
• Assists provider relations staff in responding to fee allowable requests from physician office.
• Maintains supply stock levels and informs Administrative Assistant of items needed for ordering.
• Assists with special/large copy projects when requested.
• Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors to department; takes messages or directs calls.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative support

Phone handling

Filing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

None required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serves as a general office and data entry support for provider relations division of the managed care department. Primary responsibility entails data entry of key data into provider network database and validating accuracy in a timely manner. May also work with provider files in preparation of credentialing for network participation. Provides assistance as needed with answering phones, filing, copying, mail, small projects and etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

One year of experience in an increasingly responsible administrative support position preferred.

Previous physician office experience preferred.

Education

Certifications/Licensure

None required.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Enters and maintains key physician information in the network database; assures accuracy of information.
• Assists with coordination of numerous departmental mailing projects.
• Assists Provider Relations staff with preparing provider applications for credentialing.
• Coordinates and communicates with credentialing personnel regarding physician files.
• Assists provider relations staff in responding to fee allowable requests from physician office.
• Maintains supply stock levels and informs Administrative Assistant of items needed for ordering.
• Assists with special/large copy projects when requested.
• Assists by answering incoming phone calls and greets visitors to department within a timely fashion. Determines nature of call/visit and provides appropriate response, guidance. Refers more complex issues appropriately. Takes messages and/or refers visitor/caller to appropriate person.
• Prepares and/or assists with preparation of miscellaneous correspondence/documents (letters, agendas, minutes, charts, agreements, reports). Provides general clerical support to include distribution of materials, filing, faxing, and copying.