Credentialing Specialist

KHRISTINA G. BLALOCK

**** ******* ****, **** ***, Dallas, Texas 75248

Cell: 214-***-**** - *****.*******@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Highly self- motivated, results-driven, team player with over two decades of professional healthcare office experience. Seeking to positively contribute in helping company achieve its goals with opportunities for growth. CORE COMPETENCIES

Communication- Oral and Written

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Analytical Thinker

Adaptability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

07/2015 to Current Payer Credentialing Specialist

Apogee Physicians – Dallas, Texas

Prepare insurance credentialing packets for presentation to locum tenens companies Achieve complete file within time period specified and attach all required documentation

Collectively work and build relationships with external payer credentialing vendor to ensure smooth enrollment process

03/2010 to 07/2015 Physician Licensing/Credentialing Specialist Apogee Physicians – Dallas, Texas

Manage all components of physician/mid-level licensure and credentialing process, including document collection, references, and background check Attain controlled substance and DEA registrations

Collaborate with State Medical Boards and Medical Staff Offices to meet strict deadlines

03/2008 to 03/2010 Credentialing Coordinator

Staff Care, Inc. – Irving, Texas

Effectively communicate with provider, medical staff office, and internal staff Successfully granted hospital privilege approval

Create and maintain electronic record of all changes to provider status EDUCATION

Medical Assistant Certificate:

National Education Center - Atlanta, Georgia

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, able to simultaneously work on multiple databases

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