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CenterPointe Hospital Columbia
Administrative Assistant / Credentialing Specialist
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$41,368 / year median in Missouri
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Overview Administrative Support & Credentialing Specialist:
Keep our operations running smoothly while supporting provider credentialing and compliance. This role combines administrative excellence with healthcare credentialing responsibilities, making it ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to facility leadership and staff. Manage calendars, meetings, communications, and office operations. Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and correspondence. Maintain confidential records and databases. Coordinate provider credentialing, recredentialing, and payer enrollments. Verify credentials, track renewals, and maintain compliance documentation. Collaborate with payers, billing teams, and contracting departments to resolve credentialing and enrollment issues. Support special projects and other administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications BA/BS degree preferred. 1 to 3 years of healthcare-related experience required. 1 to 3 years of healthcare credentialing experience preferred. Basic knowledge of healthcare contracting concepts. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong documentation, organization, and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? Make a direct impact on patient care by ensuring providers are credentialed, compliant, and ready to serve while supporting the day-to-day success of our facility. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. Effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all duties are completed accurately, delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. Attend meetings and take accurate minutes. May responsible for accurate and timely physician credentialing. May direct and lead the work of others. May manage and coordinate administrative programs and office activities. Create spreadsheets, manage databases and prepare presentations, reports and documents as needed. Answer telephones and take messages or transfer calls. May cover the reception desk when required. Calendar management, schedule appointments, update calendars and arrange staff meetings OTHER FUNCTIONS
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- BA/BS degree preferred.
- 1 - 3 years of healthcare related experience required.
- 1 - 3 years healthcare credentialing experience preferred.
- Basic to working knowledge of contracting concepts.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Documentation, proficiency, attention to detail, and organization skills are essential.
- Ability to multi-task is a must