Credentialing Specialist Details

Credentialing Specialist

Millennium Physician Group - Fort Myers, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Millennium Physician Group is seeking to hire a Full Time / Credentialing Specialist to join our Business Services Team in the Fort Myers, FL area. We are looking for a new team member who is -positive, energetic, able to multi-task and supports our top initiative of ensuring an excellent patient experience!

The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for linking and/or updating physician and mid-level providers with contracted insurance carriers. S/he also assists in staff privileges at area hospitals and nursing homes. S/he maintains current accurate information for the physicians and mid-level providers in MPG's database, with insurance carriers, and facilities. These goals are met in a timely manner consistently and effectively. S/he will assist the Business Services teams as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for new and existing applications and reappointment paperwork is complete, accurate and timely including tasks required for exiting providers.
• Collects and processes verification and accreditation information for all physicians and mid-level providers associated with insurance carriers.
• Tracks and renews physician and mid-level provider licensure as approved.
• Maintains professional and open communication with physicians, mid-level providers and individuals within MPG to ensure up to date and consistent record keeping. Ensures all provider files are current with Human Resources.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and software unique to credential (i.e. Intellisoft) or hospital on-line application processes.
• Use Athena as needed to fulfill job responsibilities and/or other associated assignments.
• Keeps supervisor fully informed regarding job responsibilities and challenges to success.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This position earns competitive compensation plus a full benefits package including 401(k) with match and 3 weeks of PTO! We also offer opportunities for growth, as well as a great team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver service and take ownership of outcomes in providing quality service and support.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; and 3 year or more related experience in Provider Credentialing Experience. Experience working in health care and insurance Industry preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills and knowledge of EMR systems; Athena knowledge preferred but not required. Individual will be required to perform venipuncture. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Please review the full job description for more details about this exciting opportunity.

ABOUT MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP

Formed in 2008, Millennium Physician Group has grown into one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with more than 400 health care providers located throughout Florida. With corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida, Millennium Physician Group consists of primary care offices, Imaging Centers, Lab Services, Physical Therapy and Wellness Programs. We also have a number of administrative departments supporting our medical offices, such as Quality Assurance, ACO, Business Services, Coding ACO, IT, Human Resources and more.

If you are interested in joining an organization that puts an emphasis on team work and family, then Millennium Physician Group is the right choice.

Millennium's core values summarize how we treat others, patients, and fellow community members. Millennium CARES for every patient, every time.

Millennium Physician Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Additionally, Millennium is proud to join the nearly 3,000 health system and physician groups who have gone completely Tobacco Free.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR BUSINESS SERVICES TEAM? If you are the right candidate for this position, please click the link to apply today. We look forward to meeting you!