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Operations Support Specialist in REMOTE at TeamHealth

Date Posted: 4/1/2024

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for working independently managing multiple malpractice renewals, rosters, start-ups, M&As, special projects and ensuring certificates are issued and maintained according to policy/carrier and broker processes. Works across all service lines and groups requiring ability to prioritize and manage a shifting workload. Ensures appropriate and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders. Understands importance of accurate and timely documentation in all software systems while analyzing data and reports. Works with a small team and collaborates with the larger organization including senior leaders in Operations, Risk, Treasury and our external brokers/carriers.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Issue and manage malpractice certificate process and policy as requested and/or needed.
  • Work in a spirit of continued process improvement and automation improvements.
  • Prioritize tasks and requirements based on business needs while adhering to malpractice process and regulations.
  • Work with business leaders for new service lines, start-ups and M&As to determine associated malpractice requirements.
  • Review, research and analyze certificate request to ensure accurate and correct certificates are requested and issued.
  • Accurate and timely documentation in all systems.
  • Research and manage audit requests from carriers, brokers and TeamHealth.
  • Collaboration with System Administrators of various software systems.
  • Perform release testing and work with EIT as needed for future software needs.
  • Manage multiple renewal schedules and processes including adherence to timelines, requirements, and schedules.
  • Ensure accuracy / maintenance of essential spreadsheets / trackers including the upper and lower limits schedule.
  • Be / or become a subject matter expert on the process, policies, regulations and software.
  • Understand multiple malpractice carrier regulations and processes.
  • Coordinate, communicate and align with regional offices on renewals to ensure timely and accurate renewals.
  • Provide guidance, training and assistance to the regions on questions.
  • Provide necessary education to regions and senior leaders.
  • Understand and manage Patient Comp Fund states and processes.
  • Collaborate with treasury to ensure timelines are created and followed.
  • Develop internal and external relationships.
  • Update, evaluate and audit Carrier Rosters as needed.
  • Manage document storage of all individual and renewal certificates.
  • Update Carrier applications in software system.
  • Add Carrier, Policy, and Renewal information in associated software system(s).
  • Manage malpractice applications including populating reviewing submitting and tracking malpractice applications.
  • Obtain malpractice history for malpractice applications.
  • Collaborate with clinicians when issues or questions arise regarding their coverage.
  • Understands importance of role and work related to clinician’s ability to provide care and protect their license/livelihood.
  • Manage invoices including timely processing, follow-up and comply with due dates.
  • Demonstrate willingness to assist with non-PLI projects as time allows or business critical needs dictate.

 

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

  • Two (2) years of college (Bachelor’s degree, preferably).
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in credentials position.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and draw references from reports and findings.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external resources and be able to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to problem solve, make decisions, and effectively communicate decisions.
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Excellent research skills
  • Proficient computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheet, database management)
  • Advance Excel skills (preferably)
  • Ability to analyze large volume of malpractice data for accuracy and inconsistency
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to provide professional, high level customer service
  • Database management skills including querying, reporting and document generation

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None

 

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

  • Job performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting.
  • Moderate travel required (may be frequent at times)
  • Occasional lifting/carrying (15 pounds or less);
  • Moderate to high stress level.
  • Prolonged sitting.
  • Prolonged computer/PC.
  • Prolonged telephone use.
  • Prolonged work hours (occasional evenings, weekends)

 

 

 

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