Med Staff Credentialing Spec

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist is responsible for assisting in the provider credentialing process as well general coordination and support of Medical Staff Meetings.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties: Processes credentialing and re-credentialing for healthcare providers which includes, but not limited to verifications of competency, licensing, references, board certification, and other applicable data. Performs primary source verifications and monitoring of credentials according to hospital policies, accreditations, and regulatory standards Prepares and facilitates provider information to enrollment, committees, internal departments, and external entities. Maintains all collaborative agreements between the medical staff and allied health professionals. Processes requests for new or additional privileges Knowledgeable in Medical Staff Bylaws and Policies Generates reports upon request Attends required committee evening meetings, such as Credentials Committee and Quarterly Medical Staff Meetings.

EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirement: Associates Degree from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience. Six months to one year experience and/or training in a health care setting.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience and understanding of clinical function of hospital departments.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in an office/clinic setting The noise level is usually moderate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Constantly required to maintain a stationary position behind a computer. Frequently required to move about inside the department. Constantly required to communicate telephonically and face to face with colleagues and customers. Constantly required to operate a computer and telephone. Constantly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception