Credentialing Specialist Position Available In Beaver, Pennsylvania

Department:

Medical Staff Office Work Hours:

Monday thru Friday, primarily daylight Assists the Department Director, officers of the Medical Staff, department/committee chairs, and Chief Medical Officer by providing administrative support services necessary to assure smooth functioning of the Credentialing Process for the hospital and Heritage Valley Health System. Responsible for establishing thorough, concise, and accurate documentation of the activities of the Medical Staff in accordance with the Medical Staff bylaws, rules & regulations, department rules and regulations, Heritage Valley Credentials Policy & Procedures, and CMS, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and The Joint Commission standards. Responsible to inform the Director of all issues relative to the Credentialing and Reappointment Processes established.

REQUIRED

Graduate from an accredited two-year college or university with major course work in health or business administration and 2 years’ experience in a credentialing role or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must possess excellent typing, writing, grammar, and clerical skills. Considerable experience in Microsoft Office Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

PREFERRED

Previous experience with Credentialing Software Knowledge of CMS, The Joint Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Staff standards Considerable knowledge of medical terminology Experience taking meeting minutes