Credentialing Specialist I | Med Staff | Days

Work Status Details:

REGULAR FULL TIME

| 80.00

Hours Every Two Weeks Shift:

Days Pay Rate Type:

Hourly Location:

Yuma Medical Center Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates. Min = $20.57 Mid = $25.71 Max = $30.85

Summary:

The Credentialing Specialist I provides high-level, independent support to the Medical Staff Services department and Medical Staff Leadership by facilitating physician onboarding through the initial application and reappointment process. The Credentialing Specialist I is responsible for collecting primary source verifications from multiple entities and analyzing the data that is collected to ensure compliance with established criteria, regulatory requirements and YRMC governance documents. The Credentialing Specialist I is responsible for accurately updating data for the department database to ensure data integrity. The Credentialing Specialist I provides administrative support to the Medical Staff and Department Leadership including running reports from the dedicated provider database, and may coordinate meetings, and handles confidential information.

Responsibilities:

Conducts primary source verification of provider applications with multiple entities as outlined in the Medical Staff Services Credentialing Policy and required by the applicable regulatory agencies and internal governance documents in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains the Medical Staff Services database. Responds to questions regarding expiring credentials, uploads renewed credentials into the database, maintains the database auto-alert system as required, and ensures data integrity. Maintains a professional demeanor as a representative of the department and the YRMC organization. Assists providers as needed, in person, through email, or responding to calls in a timely fashion. Maintains positive professional communication, both written and verbal, with the Medical Staff, Administration, and all other YRMC staff. Processes pre-checks of potential candidates as outlined in the Medical Staff Services Credentialing Policy. Works collaboratively with Provider Services to facilitate the pre-check process. Maintains records of pre-check data. Provides administrative coverage and support as needed include routine reports, special projects, department meetings and accounting reconciliation. Supports the Credentialing Specialist II to facilitate the reappointment and initial appointment process. Collaborates with all team members to ensure accuracy in file completion. Assists Director in assuring compliance with bylaws, policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines; participates and supports quality assurance, performance improvement programs and processes. Assists Director in maintaining budgetary expenses including purchases supplies, equipment and capital items. Processes check requests for reimbursements, maintains adequate level of supplies in a cost-effective manner.

Education:

Essential:

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HS DIPLOMA/GED

Other information:

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Proficiency with

Microsoft Office:

Word, Excel, Power Point One year of general office experience 1-3 years of experience in

Hospital Credentialing/privileging or Provider Enrollment Credentialing Preferred Requirements:

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