Credentials Specialist

Children’s Minnesota • USA, MN, MN and WI Remote, MN

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Credentials Specialist I serves the credentialing needs of Children’s Minnesota and its Professional Staff in accordance with Joint Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance standards, while supporting patient safety and the quality of clinical care. The specialist ensures professional staff members maintain current credentials and licenses needed to work legally in their fields or specialties. The role monitors upcoming renewal dates and advises professional staff about the steps required to maintain their credentials. The specialist follows Credentials Office Policies and Procedures, the Policy on Appointment, Reappointment, and Clinical Privileges, and the Bylaws of the Professional Staff.

The position is remote and is part of Professional Staff Services, which provides administrative support to professional staff leaders and committees, manages credentialing and privileging, processes allied health professional authorizations, and provides physician liaison services. Children’s Professional Staff includes physicians, dentists, podiatrists, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, social workers, genetic counselors, and pharmacists.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Administrative experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict procedural guidelines and timelines.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as a strong team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills and clear, effective communication.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, respond to rapidly changing demands, and provide efficient follow-up.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and trust.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• One or more years of credentialing or medical administrative assistance experience.
• CPCS and/or CPMSM certification.
• Experience with credentialing professional staff files and processing primary source verifications.
• Knowledge of credentialing regulations.
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support the credentialing needs of Children’s Minnesota and its Professional Staff in accordance with applicable standards.
• Ensure professional staff members maintain current credentials and licenses required to work legally in their fields or specialties.
• Monitor upcoming credential and license renewal dates.
• Advise professional staff about the steps required to maintain their credentials.
• Follow Credentials Office Policies and Procedures, the Policy on Appointment, Reappointment, and Clinical Privileges, and the Bylaws of the Professional Staff.

Benefits

• Medical benefits may be available.
• Dental benefits may be available.
• Vision benefits may be available.
• Retirement benefits may be available.
• Other fringe benefits may be available.
• Shift differentials or premium pay may be available for positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work.

What This Job Offers

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