Credentialing Verification Specialist

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

About The Position

Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs And more Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision, coordinates activities related to credentialing of Medical Staff and Allied Health professionals. Maintains current copy of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. Prepares monthly schedule of medical staff and departmental meetings. Prepare agendas, attends, transcribes and maintains minutes for medical staff meetings. Enters arid retrieves data from computer using CAS/EHIS database management software. Makes requests of and reports to the National Data Bank as required. Coordinates the credentialing process for appointments/reappointments in compliance with the hospital Bylaws. Coordinates with Q.A. Coordinates all preparation activity for J.C.A.H.O. surveys regarding Medical Staff and/or Credentialing area. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of credentialing experience in an acute care hospital, managed care organization and/or credentialing verification organization.
Must have experience with word processing and database management computer applications.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree may be substituted in lieu of experience.
A basic knowledge of accreditation standards and state and federal credentialing related regulations and a working knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates activities related to credentialing of Medical Staff and Allied Health professionals.
Maintains current copy of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
Prepares monthly schedule of medical staff and departmental meetings.
Prepare agendas, attends, transcribes and maintains minutes for medical staff meetings.
Enters arid retrieves data from computer using CAS/EHIS database management software.
Makes requests of and reports to the National Data Bank as required.
Coordinates the credentialing process for appointments/reappointments in compliance with the hospital Bylaws.
Coordinates with Q.A.
Coordinates all preparation activity for J.C.A.H.O. surveys regarding Medical Staff and/or Credentialing area.
Performs related responsibilities as required.