Credentialing Specialist (Medical Staff) Full Time

UHS • Lakewood Ranch, FL

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About The Position

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPCS certification required through National Association Medical Staff Services.
• Minimum of 1-4 years of progressive experience in Medical Staff Services.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required.
• MD-Staff credentialing software knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, strong computer skills and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follow department policies and procedures.
• Collect data for the verification and evaluation of providers applying for initial appointment and reappointment.
• Interact with applicants, liaisons, department chairs, and medical staff leaders.
• Assist the department in complying with applicable accreditation standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete credentials files.
• Maintain credentialing database to recognize potential discrepancies and adverse information.
• Independently investigate and validate information.
• Familiar with medical staff meeting management and minute taking.
• Practice service excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees