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Business Office Specialist

ELKO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LLC, Elko, NV, United States


Position Summary
The Business Office Coordinator supports the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the business office while serving as a key resource for provider credentialing, medical records management, and revenue-cycle-related administrative tasks. This role combines coordination, technical support, and customer service responsibilities to ensure efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service to patients, providers, and external partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Credentialing & Provider Support

Coordinate initial and ongoing provider credentialing and recredentialing processes

Collect, review, track, and maintain credentialing documentation (licenses, certifications, DEA, insurance, contracts, immunizations, etc.)

Monitor credentialing timelines and expiration dates; ensure timely updates and renewals

Communicate with providers, payers, hospitals, and internal teams regarding credentialing status

Maintain accurate credentialing files in accordance with payer, regulatory, and organizational requirements

Medical Records Management

Manage medical records in compliance with HIPAA, state, and organizational policies

Scan, index, file, and retrieve records within the electronic health record (EHR) system

Process medical record requests from patients, providers, and authorized third parties

Ensure record accuracy, completeness, and timely release of information

Support audits, quality reviews, and documentation requests as needed

Business Office & Revenue Cycle Support (Specialist Functions)

Assist with insurance verification, authorizations, referrals, and eligibility checks

Support billing and claims processes, including data entry, corrections, and follow-up

Respond to patient and third-party inquiries regarding billing, insurance, and documentation

Coordinate communication between clinical staff, billing, and external organizations

Help identify workflow issues and recommend improvements to business office processes

Administrative & Office Coordination

Provide general administrative support to the business office

Assist with scheduling, correspondence, reporting, and data management

Maintain organized electronic and physical records

Serve as a point of contact for internal staff and external partners

Support training of new staff on office processes as assigned

Perform other duties as necessary to support efficient office operations

Qualifications: Required

High school diploma or GED

2 years of experience in a healthcare administrative or business office role

Working knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and HIPAA regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills

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