Credentialing Specialist (Medical Staff) Full Time
About The Position
This position will follow department policies and procedures, collect data for the verification and evaluation of providers applying for initial appointment and reappointment. Individuals in this role interact with applicants, liaisons, department chairs, and medical staff leaders. Through the work performed individuals in this position assist the department in complying with applicable accreditation standards. The individuals in this role are responsible for maintaining accurate and complete credentials files, maintaining credentialing database, identifying potential issues, and adverse information, independently investigating, and validating information. Also, the individual must be familiar with medical staff meeting management and minute taking. Always practices service excellence. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of Associate degree required.
- 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.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, strong computer skills and customer service skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- MD-Staff credentialing software knowledge preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Identify potential issues and adverse information.
- Independently investigate and validate information.
- Be 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
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
