Experienced Credentialing Specialist adept at conducting application reviews and primary source verifications. Excellent relationship-building, problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Credentialing Specialist
Healthfirst Management LLC
05.2016 - Current
Credentialing and Re-Credentialing of Physicians, Nurses and Mental Health Providers
Performs primary source verifications using license verification websites, OPMC, SAM, OIG, OMIG, OFAC, NPI and NPDB websites
Daily data entry using MACESS, MHS and Cactus Software Systems
Complies with NCQA compliance standards
Daily interactions with leadership team and director
Maintains CAQH applications for providers
Monitors day-to-day operations of credentialing functions such as follow-up telephone calls, emails and letter correspondents
Electronic filing, faxing, emailing and answering high volume telephone system
Maintains knowledge of credentialing standards and policies and procedures
Ensure timely distribution of approval letters to providers after committee approval
Maintain documentation and reports using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Outlook Email Systems
Collection of provider contracts and Manages provider audits
Updates provider directory
Exceptional attention to detail
Prepares agenda for monthly Credentials Committee meeting.
Credentialing Coordinator
Hospitals for Special Surgery
09.2005 - 12.2016
Credentialed attending physicians, consultants and allied health professionals
Re-credentialed attending physicians, consultants and allied health professionals
Schedules meetings for Credentials Committee and Medical Board
Coordinates conference calls for various meetings
Uses data entry system CACTUS to organize attending physicians, consultant & allied health professional demographic information/credentials
Obtained License Registration, DEA Registration, Infection Control Certificates, Board Certifications, ACLS/BCLS Registration for Credentials File
Prepares documentation for Credentials Committee and Medical Board meetings
Complies with company statistics and data under requirements of the director
Complies with The Joint Commission regulations and standards
Filing, faxing, copying, scanning, and answers telephone system.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology – B.S. -
University of Phoenix
06.2019
Human Services – AAHSM Associates Degree -
University of Phoenix
06.2015
High School Diploma -
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
06.2001
Skills
Data Management
Proofreading
Employee Onboarding
Application coordination
Document Review
Provider enrollment
HIPAA Compliance
Application management
Background Checks
Credentialing oversight
Management collaboration
Provider Relations
Personal Information
Title: Healthcare Professional
Volunteer Experience
06/15/2012, 09/01/2013, Compassionate Care Hospice, Volunteer, Brooklyn, NY, Developed activities to do with client., Reported to Social Worker the activity between the client and I., Assistants client with basic functions around living area., Assists client with errands as needed., Served as companion for client.