Project Coordinator

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Coordinate initial credentialing and recredentialing processes for the practice's sites and providers.

• Maintains current provider and organizational files related to credentialing and licensing responsibilities, ensuring all documents are complete and up to date as needed for submissions.

• Submit and monitor applications for payors and other applicable credentials.

• Support enrollment and re-enrollment with payers, including Medicaid and Medicare.

• Collaborate with compliance, leadership, and other administrative personnel to support ongoing credentialing efforts or assigned special projects.

• When assigned, assist with internal and external audit requests.

• Perform a wide variety of professional level research, administrative, and analytical duties in support of assigned functions for Practice Directors.

• Perform duties in support of various administrative operations and activities within assigned area of responsibility including special projects, revenue cycle, operations and research studies.

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned functions; make recommendations for process improvements related to assigned projects or responsibilities.

• Coordinate, implement, and monitor special projects within assigned area of responsibility; perform complex research and analysis of new procedures; Plan, coordinate, and evaluate activities associated with assigned duties or projects; participate in meetings and evaluation of proposed recommendations; assist in putting measurements in place and monitor compliance

• Provide staff assistance to higher-level management staff; participate on and provide staff support to a variety of committees;

• Coordinate and collaborate with departments, divisions, and outside agencies; serve as a liaison to assist region with obtaining information, submitting information, and serves as a resource.

• Respond to inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to the assigned tasks, information handling and projects.

• Perform related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following qualifications:

Education and or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; college course work in business administration or relevant equivalent required.

• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel) required.

• Perform a full range of responsible analytical and administrative duties in support of assigned functions, and region involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

• Research and analyze problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues.

• Understand the organization and operation of assigned department and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

• Collect, evaluate, and interpret complex information and data.

• Maintain accurate and complete records on programs and operations.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.