Clinical Privileging Specialist

Pediatrix

3d•Remote

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Privlleging Specialist to join our team. Pediatrix Medical Group is a physician lead organization, and we are one of the nation’s largest providers of prenatal, neonatal and pediatric services. Talented business professionals from diverse backgrounds choose Pediatrix because we are an exciting and innovative company that focuses on a team approach to improve the lives of patients everywhere. We offer a diverse range of opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we are confident that you'll love being a part of the Pediatrix team. The Privileging Specialist completes and processes hospital privilege applications and provides follow-up to ensure clinician is privileged to start on proposed target start date.

Requirements

Two (2) years related privileging experience in healthcare.
Knowledge of Medical processes (credentialing and privileges)
Superior customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Organization and the ability to multi-task
Diplomatic problem-solving skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Ability to facilitate open dialogue to explore underlying problems
Ability to quickly change and adapt to new priorities
Abiliry to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work well under pressure, managing critical deadlines
Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Business Database

Responsibilities

Process hospital privilege applications on behalf of new and existing clinicians as needed
Communicates on a regular basis with the medical staff offices to obtain status updates
Maintains and updates credentialing database with status and necessary data elements
Documents all tasks, phone calls, emails and other forms of communication during the credentialing process in the database
Conducts written and verbal follow up to determine application status
Escalates all issues to the appropriate members of management staff, region, and/or internal clinical onboarding team as necessary
Responds promptly to all questions, received via phone or email, regarding privileges
Communicates with all necessary internal departments as needed
Develops and maintains good relationships with medical staff offices
Participates in divisional huddle meetings
Completes other tasks or projects as assigned