Credentialing Assistant (Remote) - Pediatrics Central Administration

Washington University in St. Louis

8d • $21 - $31 • Remote

About The Position

Position supports and facilitates all aspects of credentials onboarding & verification process for medical staff appointments and re-appointments. Includes credentialing of allied health providers and fellows as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Credentialing
• Medical Offices
• Medical Staff Credentialing

Responsibilities

• Accountable for initial and continuous verification of credentials of medical staff members, for hospital medical staff office, state and managed care payors.
• Ensures ongoing state and federal licensure, compliance with JCAHO and NCQA standards, observance of applicable hospital medical staff by laws state and state/managed care payors agreements.
• Responsible for initial and continuous credentialing and reappointing of all medical staff members.
• Assists with initial state licensure applications and hospital applications for privileges as needed.
• Ongoing maintenance of current and accurate data/information in system credentials database.
• Appropriately utilizes the database to produce reports, lists, rosters, etc., assisting BJC & contracted facilities as needed.
• Maintains the permanent credentials files on all applicable medical staff members, managed care and allied health providers as well as fellows.
• Assures accuracy of records and maintains a state of readiness at all time for review/audit by delegated entities, licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Assures the confidentiality and integrity of all aspects of the credentialing verification program and process.
• Keeps credentialing manager, appeals manager, and divisional management informed of credentialing of medical staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED