Credentialing Assistant

• Department: Medical Affairs
• Schedule: Monday through Friday - Remote flexible hours
• Hospital: UAB STV Health System
• Location: Remote with occassional site visits

Process credentialing and re-credentialing applications of health care providers.

• Review applications, prepare verification letters and maintain database.
• Contact medical office staff, licensing agencies, and insurance carriers to complete credentialing and re-credentialing applications.
• Complete administrative duties, such as ensuring state medical licenses are up-to-date and checking the status of new license applications.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and legal requirements related to the Medical staff.
• Submit provider applications to health insurance plans and manage the enrollment process. 
• Other Job Duties assigned

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Credentialing Specialist credentialed from the National Association Medical Staff Services preferred. 

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Office Experience Preferred