Credentialing Specialist
Credentialing Specialist
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Job Description
We are hiring a Credentialing Specialist for one of our clients in Norwood OH.
Job Description:
Responsible for coordination and preparation of medical staff functions; prepares for committee meetings taking minutes processes and distributes appropriate correspondence and assists with the development planning and implementation of the credentialing and privileging process in addition to the analysis of each file upon completion. Assists in the compliance with the accrediting and regulatory agencies (i.e. Joint Commission and NCQA) in regards to credentialing and privileges while developing and maintaining a working knowledge of the statues and laws. Ensures that all expirables are reviewed obtained and managed on a monthly basis according to the rules and policies. Maintains the confidentiality of all business/work and medical staff information. Assists in the managing the flow of information between medical staff services Credentials Committee and MEC Committee medical staff leadership and Chief Medical Officer. Manages the FPPE process and the integration of OPPE during reappointment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the credentialing activities of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws Credentialing Policies and Procedures of The Christ Hospital (TCH) as well as the federal and state law regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Provide administrative support to Credentials General Staff and other Medical Staff committees and departments of TCH as directed.
- Process requests for temporary privileges and monitor all followup in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Process requests for additional privileges and monitor all followup in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Process requests for onetime privileges visiting physicians and/or student observers.
- Coordinate verification of professional liability coverage medical licensure board certification BLS ACLS ATLS and/or NRP certifications and DEA certification as required.
- Obtain updated PPD and annual AHP evaluations.
- Assist with the coordination of annual dues process.
- Credentialing/Database management.
- Assist customers in the absence of the Credentialing Assistant and/or Administrative Assistant.
- Assist with Joint Commission accreditation preparation as necessary.
- Assist with coordination of yearly oncall schedule preparation and coordination of Department Director election (every two years).
- Coordinate preparation and distribution of new committee roster (every two years) and yearly master calendar.
- Assist with verifications of medical staff membership and clinical privileges of providers from other healthcare facilities.
- Assist in coordination of medical staff events and functions and other duties assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of five years in a healthcare setting performing credentialing privileging and medical staff services functions.
- Applicant must have a good verbal written and telephone communication skills.
- Must be able to multitask attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills are required.
- Must be able to work independently and exercise independent judgment regarding the credentialing and privileging of providers as well as other medical staff services decisions and have the ability to define problems prioritize issues and develop and implement solutions.
- This individual must be a selfstarter who functions well in a team providing leadership example by demonstrating exceptional standards in issues such as team work and interpersonal relationship development reliability and attendance professional appearance and commitment to and participating in quality improvement programs.
- Must have strong computer experience with database management Microsoft Office and Windows applications.
- Must have experience with Joint Commission and other healthcare regulatory bodies.
- Physical Requirements: Climbing stooping kneeling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting carrying.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
- Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Preferred: CPCS certified
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
- CPCS or CPMSM.
Hiring Manger notes:
- Please do not submit any candidate who is not agreeable to all of these requirements
- Candidate must be open to a 13week contract
- Candidate must be open to working fully onsite in the office
- Candidate must be open to obtaining a Flu Shot prior to starting
- Must have 5 years of experience from a hospital/health system credentialing physicians and/or advanced practice staff.
Schedule Notes:
- Please confirm with each candidate the following questions.
- Is this candidate committed to a contract assignment
- Is this candidate committed to working onsite 5 days a week
- Is this candidate committed to obtaining a Flu shot prior to starting
Experience required:
- Must have 5 years of experience from a hospital/health system credentialing physicians and/or advanced practice staff.
- Must be strong in Excel and have great attention to detail.
- Understanding of what needs to be verified Joint Commission accreditation rules privileging license verification board certifications anything the provider is licensed to do.
- Please avoid submitting any candidates who only have credentialed nurses allied staff or nonphysician/advanced practice staff.
- 5 years experience in Physician Credentialing and privileging.
- Strong excel experience.
Preferred:
- Cactus/Symplr experience is strongly preferred; Credentialing certifications.
Work hours:
- Shift: MondayFriday
- 8:00 AM 4:40 PM
- Hours: 3240 hours per week
Additional information:
- Duration: 13 weeks contract
- This position is completely onsite; remote work is not available.
- Attire: Business Casual
- Shift Schedule: Day
About Us:
We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery keeps us continue to be the best in the industry. By responding to this job posting you are consenting to receive text/SMS messages from us. Thank you.
Employment Type
Full Time
