Credentialing Specialist
Job Description
The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the credentialing, re-credentialing and privileging processes for all providers in Privia’s high-performance medical group.
Primary Job Duties
- Follows documented process to ensure timely processing of credentialing and recredentialing.
- Follows guidelines in alignment with all NCQA, CMS, and state requirements as related to the provider credentialing.
- Works with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex provider credentialing issues.
- Supports special projects requiring knowledge of delegated and non-delegated health plan requirements
- Maintains up-to-date data (expireables) for each provider in credentialing databases and CAQH; ensures timely renewal of licenses, certifications, COI’s etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of provider information
- Assist in managing the flow of information between internal stakeholders
- Coordinate and prepare reports under the direction and supervision of the manager
- Record and track credentialing statistics
- Other duties as assigned
- 2+ years experience in managed care credentialing
- Demonstrated skills in problem solving and analysis and resolution
- Must be able to function independently, possess demonstrated flexibility in multiple project management
- Must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations
- An individual with the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with practitioners, internal stakeholders, and providers; including sensitive and confidential information
- High level of attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment
- Exercise independent judgment in interpreting guidelines of applicable regulatory bodies.
Technical Requirements (for remote workers only, not applicable for onsite/in office work):
In order to successfully work remotely, supporting our patients and providers, we require a minimum of 5 MBPS for Download Speed and 3 MBPS for the Upload Speed. This should be acquired prior to the start of your employment. The best measure of your internet speed is to use online speed tests like https://www.speedtest.net/. This gives you an update as to how fast data transfer is with your internet connection and if it meets the minimum speed requirements. Work with your internet provider if you have questions about your connection. Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.
Privia Health is committed to creating and fostering a work environment that allows and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Privia is a better company when our people are a reflection of the communities that we serve. Our goal is to encourage people to pursue all opportunities regardless of their age, color, national origin, physical or mental (dis)ability, race, religion, gender, sex, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.