Provider Data Specialist (Remote)

Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Provider Data Specialist for a Full Time, Day position. Hourly compensation starts at $21.30, more depending on experience.Remote: Must reside in Oregon, Washington, or Alaska.JOB SUMMARYResponsible for coordinating, processing, monitoring and maintaining the initial and reappointment confidential credentialing processes for medical staff and allied health practitioners, ensuring timeliness and compliance with PeaceHealth standards and criteria as well as all legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements. Perform primary source verification according to established policies. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the credentialing database system. Coordinates Payer Enrollment service processes for governmental and non-delegated third party payers for Providers associated with PeaceHealth.May include the following responsibilities for the delegated credentialing program: Participates in and maintains the delegated credentialing program to ensure all regulatory and accreditation requirements are met and data transmittal is performed according to contract terms; responds to delegated payer inquiries; coordinates, prepares and represents CCO for all delegated and organizational credentialing surveys and audits; maintains effective working relationships with payer representative. Maintains organization credentialing program(s) and payer enrollment to ensure they are regulatory and accreditation compliant. Assists contracted entities and delegated payers with credentialing issues that affect billing or reimbursement; ensures delegated credentialing processes for new PeaceHealth clinics, services and providers are ready prior to start date.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSInitiates, coordinates, processes and monitors initial appointment and reappointment credentialing applications. Maintains tracking mechanisms.Gathers, verifies and evaluates healthcare provider credentials for initial and recredentialing applications; identifies potential issues; determines if further investigation or information is necessary and makes appropriate inquiries; assesses completed applications to ensure PeaceHealth criteria are met and all necessary elements are present and correct. Ensures timely enrollment of new providers with 3rd party and government payers; and maintenance of existing active physicians and advanced practice providers. Enters and maintains data in the credentialing database. Assists with maintaining the expirables tracking system.Maintains credentials files and related records. Processes application requests from contracted entities; ensures correct application forms and complete packets are sent to provider.Communicates with PeaceHealth Medical Staff Offices and practitioners regarding credentials files and processes. Provides verification of PeaceHealth membership and clinical privileges for current and former credentialed providers as requested by internal or external organizations; maintains database and other records.Enters and maintains data in the credentialing database, credentials files and related records as needed.Prepares and tracks revalidation and recredentialing applications. Prepares and submits applications for new providers and submits them to PeaceHealth contracted payers and government health plans.Performs other duties as assigned by department leadership.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years business college, preferably in medical staff or health information technology, required or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:Minimum of 2 years credential verification or healthcare administration required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) as a Certified Professional Medical Staff Management (CPMSM) or a Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) required (or obtain certification within three years of employment).OTHER SKILLS:Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skillsDetail oriented with demonstrated accuracy, organizational and time management skillsWorking knowledge of credentialing database software; Cactus software preferredKnowledge of legal, regulatory and accreditation credentialing requirements preferredProficiency in MS Office applications, i.e., Word, Excel, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsAbility to support multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and challenging work environmentKnowledge of medical terminology preferredSHARED SERVICES PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:Work requires normal amounts of physical effort from up to 65% of the time.Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. extended periods of sitting while reviewing records and entering clinical data into a computer monitor where noise level is moderate.Duties require the ability to concentrate or pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility .For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. 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