Lead Credentialing Coordinator - Medical Staff Office

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Director of the Medical Staff Services. Duties and responsibilities include credentialing/processing of applications for initial appointment, facilitating reappointments and performing executive support for Credentials and Medical Executive Committee activities. The Lead credentialing coordinator must provide needed support and guidance to colleagues and medical staff leadership in determining the competency of practitioners to provide high quality, safe patient care, reduce the risk of organizational liability for poor care and/or patient harm and physical ability to discharge patient care responsibilities. This requires development and maintenance of a credible process including routine auditing and reviewing of Applications for Medical Staff Appointment / Privileges; ability to work independently; provision of diligent data collection and evaluation; exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying potential concerns regarding an applicant's licensure, education, training, current competence; prioritize numerous tasks in a fast-paced environment; excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ensures confidentiality of physician data; exhibits high level of professionalism and diplomacy. The Lead Credentialing Coordinator must be capable of guiding and ensuring appropriate follow-up and action to address any potential concerns.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Degree (Required)
1 - 2 years of business school, college, university or specialty certification. (Required)
3 - 4 years of professional experience. (Required)
Medical staff credentialing or healthcare credentialing
CPCS – Cert Provider Credentialing Spec within 1 Year Required

Responsibilities

Timely credentialing/processing of applications for initial appointment and reappointments.
Performs executive support for Credentials and Medical Executive Committee activities.
Provides needed support and guidance to colleagues and medical staff leadership in determining the competency of practitioners.
Monitors continuous development and maintenance of a credible process including routine auditing and reviewing of applications for Medical Staff Appointment/Privileges.
Guides and ensures appropriate follow-up and action to address any potential concerns related to credentialing and privileging.