Role Description
We are seeking a Credentialing Specialist to join our team!
The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist is responsible for the verification of healthcare practitioner information for a number of assigned hospitals. Responsibilities include:
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Verifying information for Initial Appointments, Reappointments, and additional privileges.
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Conducting detailed and challenging practitioner research using online, phone, fax, and email correspondence.
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Serving as a liaison between the hospital administration and the medical staff for all credentialing purposes.
This position is remote based.
Qualifications
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High School Education or Equivalent required.
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Experience with physician credentialing and privileging within a hospital environment required.
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CPCS preferred or ability to obtain certification within 3-5 years.
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Knowledge of TJC medical staff standards required.
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Experience using the MD-STAFF credentialing program required.
Requirements
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Multi-hospital experience preferred.
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Associates degree preferred.
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Advanced computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database).
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Ability to readily adapt to new technology and more efficient processes.
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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
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Ability to organize and prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and function with limited supervision.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally, both written and oral.
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Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude, as well as a continued desire to enhance and expand job skills and knowledge.
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Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
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Promotes a paper light / paperless process for all credentialing master files.
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Demonstrates knowledge of Credentialing Practices.
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Proficient in collecting and retrieving information from MD-Staff Credentialing Database.
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Problem solving with ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Benefits
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Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets.
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FREE prescription plans.
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Dental and Vision coverage.
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Life insurance.
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Disability Benefits.
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Employee Assistance Plan.
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Flex Spending plans, 401K matching.
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Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans.
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Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc.
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Pet Insurance.
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Group legal β provides legal assistance with personal legal matters.
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Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
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Work life balance.