Credentialing specialist - Ahmedabad - Intelligent Medical Billing Solutions

Description

Job description

Overview:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized credentialing specialist to join our medical billing team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the credentialing process for healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date provider information.

This role is crucial to the success of our medical billing operations and requires a candidate with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of credentialing processes in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities:
Provider Credentialing
Manage the end-to-end provider credentialing process, including initial applications, recredentialing, and updates.
Verify and collect all required documentation from healthcare providers to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Conduct thorough reviews of provider applications to identify any discrepancies or missing information.

Documentation and Data Management:
Maintain a comprehensive and organized database of provider credentials, licenses, certifications, and other relevant information.
Ensure all provider files are complete, accurate, and up-to-date, and collaborate with providers to obtain any missing information.

Compliance Oversight:
Stay abreast of changes in industry regulations and accreditation standards related to provider credentialing.
Monitor and ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer-specific credentialing requirements.
Implement and update credentialing policies and procedures to reflect current industry best practices.

Communication and Collaboration:
Communicate regularly with healthcare providers to address credentialing-related inquiries and provide assistance as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams, including billing, compliance, and human resources, to ensure seamless integration of credentialing processes.

Provider Enrollment:
Assist in the enrollment of providers with various insurance plans, government programs, and other payers.
Coordinate with payers to track the status of provider enrollments and resolve any enrollment-related issues.

Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field is preferred.
Previous experience in medical billing or healthcare credentialing.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using credentialing software and Microsoft Office applications.