Credentialing Specialist

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is recruiting a Credentialing Specialist to join the Medical Staff Services Department. Medical Staff Services is responsible for completing primary source verification and presenting all files for approval for all new and re-appointments annually for the more than 300 providers on the CMH Medical Staff.

A typical day will include:

Ensure, in a timely manner, that all physicians and other medical staff meet the requirements necessary to obtain and maintain medical staff membership and/or privileges at hospital facilities, clinics and/or managed care network participation; demonstrates skills in attention to detail, organizational skills, computer skills, multi-tasking abilities, analytical skills and decision making; able to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership, physicians and providers with courtesy; self-starter; works without constant supervision while following set procedures; ability to remain calm in pressure situations and handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously; flexible and able to cope with interruptions; works as member of a team; actively and consistently contributes to the department operations and communications; behaves in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of CMH and performs other duties as requested.

The position is:

Full-time Days 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in health care related field or nursing degree

Experience:

3 years experience preferred in a related healthcare background Benefits include: Competitive wages Annual merit increases No cost health insurance option for employee Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family Early access to paycheck through PayActiv Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Increased matched savings for Retirement Plan Company paid long-term disability plan Employee discounts Please call Kelly Fender at [417-328-6251, or email kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com if you have any questions.