Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

We are seeking a Full Time Credentialing Specialist within the Land O Lakes Central Business Office. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for maintaining the credentialing files for all FMC providers. The position requires knowledge of Federal, State, and Payer regulations. Candidates must have a background in physician credentialing and have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role required.

*THIS POSITION IS REMOTE, HOWEVER, CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN FLORIDA, PREFERABLY IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA*

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Complete provider applications/reapplications
• Responds to requests from insurance companies for information/documentation
• Follows up with insurance companies and hospitals regarding status of physician applications
• Notifies insurance carriers when a physician leaves the practice
• Notifies insurance carriers when a new physician joins the practice who is already credentialed on a plan
• Processes changes of address for practice locations
• Maintain the NPI, CAQH databases with updates and quarterly re-attestations; Adds to Credentialing spreadsheet
• Assist Marketing in identifying all insurance plans by physician
• Communicate all activity with the Director of the physician office
• Perform incidental duties as needed

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and other applications
• Above average communication skills
• High level organizational skills
• High level multi-tasking skills
• Background in Physician Credentialing required
• 1 year of related experience required

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Normal physical ability; Sit for long periods of time
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

• Low risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

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