Credentialing Coordinator

Self Regional Healthcare • Greenwood, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the credentialing and privileging process for physicians and other licensed independent providers, as directed by the Manager of Medical Staff Services. Obtains licensure, certification, and insurance certificates/verification prior to expiration and maintains information in database. Conducts health surveillance status as required by Medical Staff and hospital policy. Enters accurate and up-to-date data for each applicant into the database and responds to verification requests. Makes copies, prepares mailings, attends staff meetings, maintains credentials files, etc. Queries the National Practitioner Data Bank, OIG exclusions, and SC State Medical Board as part of the appointment and reappointment processes. Maintains the Referring provider database. Scans files in accordance with policies and procedures. Performs any other work-related duties as requested by the Manager of Medical Staff Services.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills
• Good telephone skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to set priorities
• Able to solve problems
• Able to prepare reports
• Able to maintain efficiency
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work well with all departments and medical staff
• Trustworthy
• Discrete
• Cooperative

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree
• 3-5 years’ experience (preferably in healthcare)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the credentialing and privileging process for physicians and other licensed independent providers.
• Obtain licensure, certification, and insurance certificates/verification prior to expiration and maintain information in database.
• Conduct health surveillance status as required by Medical Staff and hospital policy.
• Enter accurate and up-to-date data for each applicant into the database and respond to verification requests.
• Make copies, prepare mailings, attend staff meetings, and maintain credentials files.
• Query the National Practitioner Data Bank, OIG exclusions, and SC State Medical Board as part of the appointment and reappointment processes.
• Maintain the Referring provider database.
• Scan files in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Perform any other work-related duties as requested by the Manager of Medical Staff Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree