Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Access TeleCare is the leading national provider of acute telemedicine technology and solutions to hospitals, health systems, post-acute providers, physician networks, and value-based care organizations since 2004. Built on proven and scalable infrastructure as an enterprise-wide solution, Access technology platform, Telemed IQ, rapidly deploys and seamlessly optimizes telemedicine programs across the continuum of care. Access provides a supportive and dedicated partner presence, virtually delivering patient care through teleNeurology, telePsychiatry, teleCritical Care, telePulmonology, teleCardiology, teleInfectious Disease, teleNephrology, teleMaternal Fetal Medicine and other service lines, enabling healthcare organizations to build sustainable telemedicine programs across clinical specialties.

Position Summary:

The Applications Specialist works closely with the Privileging Coordinator and Document Specialist ensuring the onboarding, re-appointment and Implementation applications are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Responsible for sending completed applications to physicians for signature, attaching documents/reports needed and submitting completed applications to the Privileging Coordinator.

Description of Duties/Essential Functions: **
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• Process privileging applications on behalf of physicians
• Ensure all applications/packets are completed both timely and accurately based on priorities given by management
• Maintain application processing status in physician database
• Maintain physician and hospital files
• Report to management on status of applications in process
• Communicate with credentialing team to resolve any physician file issues
• Communicate with physicians for any outstanding documents/information needed
• Maintain professional communication with all physicians, coworkers and management
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission credentialing standards and Access TeleCare policies
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all physician files
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors or Associates degree preferred or High school diploma and three years of experience in healthcare staffing industry
• Work Experience in the healthcare or staffing industries
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to type 45 WPM

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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• One to three years experience in Medical Affairs field or similar relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and web based applications
• Professional written and verbal communication skills and ability
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and proven accuracy with record keeping
• Requires ability to prepare accurate reports and maintain timely records
• Requires ability to maintain strong working relationships within and outside of the organization
• Must be a self-starter, energetic, organized, a fast learner and thrive in a fast paced and changing environment
• Ability to balance multiple projects concurrently, follow through and focus on details
• Excellent problem solving skills

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid 1x Life and AD&D (Supplemental available)
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave
• Military Leave Pay

The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job. AAP/EEO Statement: Access TeleCare, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. a division of Access TeleCare.