Credentialing Specialist

Deaconess Health System is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Credentialing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, have a strong attention to detail, and possess excellent communication skills. The Credentialing Specialist will be responsible for proactively managing the credentialing process for all providers, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.The successful candidate must have at least two years of experience in a healthcare credentialing role, including experience with the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) and other related healthcare databases. Additionally, experience with credentialing software is preferred. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work they do and is able to work collaboratively with other departments within the organization. If you have the qualifications we seek and are excited to join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Verify provider credentials with applicable regulatory agencies, including the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).
2. Ensure timely and accurate completion of all provider credentialing activities.
3. Manage and maintain provider files in accordance with state and federal regulations.
4. Monitor and update provider license and credential information as needed.
5. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to healthcare credentialing.
6. Ensure timely submission of all required credentialing documents.
7. Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding the credentialing process.
8. Monitor and review provider enrollment activities.
9. Generate reports related to credentialing activities.
10. Maintain positive relationships with providers and other healthcare stakeholders.
11. Follow up with providers and other stakeholders to ensure all credentialing requirements are met in a timely manner.
12. Utilize credentialing software to manage and track all credentialing activities.
13. Assist with other related tasks and projects as needed.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Credentialing Specialist in Evansville, IN, USA is between $37,000 and $48,000 per year. The salary range will depend on the experience, qualifications, and certifications of the individual.

Deaconess was founded in 1892 by a group of Protestant ministers and laymen who felt called to care for the sick. More than 130 years later, Deaconess Health System continues to provide high-quality health care with a compassionate spirit, just as our founders envisioned. Deaconess Health System is the premier provider of health care services to 35 counties in three states (IN, IL, and KY). The system consists of eleven hospitals located in southern Indiana: Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Deaconess Gateway Hospital, The Women’s Hospital, The Heart Hospital, The Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital, Deaconess Cross Pointe, Deaconess Gibson Hospital, Deaconess Henderson Hospital, Deaconess Union County Hospital, Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital, and the Linda E. White Hospice House.