Credentialing Representative
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
The Credentialing Representative plays a pivotal role in the credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers within our expansive organization.
Job description
The Credentialing Representative plays a pivotal role in the credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers within our expansive organization. This entry-level administrative position involves processing credentialing and recredentialing applications, including provider privileging, while reviewing documentation, preparing verification letters, and maintaining our credentialing database. You will serve as the primary point of contact with medical staff offices, licensing agencies, and insurance carriers to facilitate timely application completion. This role operates under established guidelines and close supervision, making it ideal for detail-oriented administrative professionals seeking to build a career in healthcare administration. - Complete and submit provider credentialing forms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Conduct thorough background checks and verifications for healthcare providers. - Update and maintain credentialing databases with precise data entry and record-keeping. - Create and manage spreadsheets to track credentialing processes and documentation. - Act as the first point of contact for insurance carriers, licensing agencies, and medical staff offices...