[Hiring] Credentials Coordinator @Adventist Health

Role Description

Adventist Health is seeking a Credentials Coordinator for a full-time position working 8-hour day shifts. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and dedicated professional to support Adventist Health Clear Lake in a remote work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong credentialing experience and a commitment to providing exceptional support to our medical staff services operations.

• Coordinates and processes all medical staff applications for appointment/reappointment for assigned areas of responsibility, according to established procedures.
• Coordinates physician initial application appointment process for the organization in accordance with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health care Organizations (JCAHO) standards and medical bylaws.
• Acts as liaison between organization administration and the Medical Staff.
• Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years' relevant experience: Preferred
• Healthcare industry experience: Preferred
• Commercial healthcare experience: Preferred

Requirements

• Initiates letters of inquiry regarding education, training, personal medical references, staff affiliations, board certifications, out-of-state licensure and relevant information.
• Requests verification from the Medical Board of California for current state licensure.
• Queries the National Practitioner Databank.
• Creates confidential files on new practitioners and obtains copies of state licensure/s and certificates, if applicable.
• Conducts thorough background investigation, research and primary source verification of all components of the application file.
• Performs primary source verification of all necessary elements through letters or faxes, websites, telephone verifications or equivalent sources.
• Follows up on all incomplete or problematic information in a timely and consistent manner.
• Ensures that all reappointments are completed and reviewed by the appropriate credentialing entity before expiration date.
• Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals.
• Assists with conducting an annual review of Medical Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and all documents pertinent to the medical staff who are maintained in the department.
• Submits sections for revisions to appropriate committees.
• Keeps current with legal issues necessary for implementation of the bylaws etc.
• Oversees provider information in online credentialing databases and system.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit E-Verify for more information about E-Verify.