Credentialing Specialist

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Credentialing Specialist ensures that the healthcare providers are credentialed in accordance with organizational policies, operational procedures, and applicable governmental and regulatory agency regulations and standards. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science or a related field being preferred. A minimum of three years of experience in Medical Staff Credentialing is required. The position involves moderate activity, including sitting, moving around the office and facility, and potentially traveling to other facilities within the SRHS service area. It requires using various physical motions, being subject to exposure to body fluids, and performing repetitive hand and wrist movements while operating office equipment. Close visual acuity and the ability to perceive sound are also necessary. The role demands keen mental faculties, assessment and decision-making abilities, superior communication skills (written and verbal), emotional stability for high-stress situations, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail, multi-tasking in complex situations, and maintaining collaborative working relationships are essential. Proficiency in computer use (keyboard, MS Outlook, Word), telephone, and fax is required. The specialist must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Medical Staff Credentialing field.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Secretarial Science or related field preferred.
• Certification as a CPCS (Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the credentialing of healthcare providers is conducted in accordance with organizational policies, operational procedures, and applicable governmental and regulatory agency regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

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