Clinical Data Specialist

About the RoleThe role involves participating in a mission-driven culture and assisting the team in carrying out department responsibilities while supporting short- and long-term goals.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance.Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities.Performs data entry of various documents, data sources, and files.Conducts outreach calls for data entry purposes as needed.Alerts supervisor of any issues that impact production and quality.Ensures all Protected Healthcare Information (PHI) is locked at the end of the day.Assists in the preparation of the credentialing files, completes data entry, and prepares files for review.Responds to inquiries from providers and internal staff regarding credentialing status.Completes other projects and duties as assigned. QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent PLUS 1 year of data entry experience required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may also be qualifying. Required SkillsDevelop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.Work independently and exercise sound judgment.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.Organize, be analytical, problem-solve, and possess project management skills.Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job-specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment. Preferred SkillsExperience in a managed health care environment.Knowledge or background in provider data and/or credentialing and experience in a provider and/or credentialing system.