Job Description
Credentialing Specialist
Norwood, OH, 45212
Contract: 13 weeks
Day Shift: 8am-4pm
Fully Onsite role
SUMMARY:
Responsible for coordination and preparation of medical staff functions
Prepares for committee meetings, taking minutes, processes and distributes appropriate correspondence and assists with the development, planning and implementation of the credentialing and privileging process in addition to the analysis of each file upon completion
Assists in the compliance with the accrediting and regulatory agencies (i.e., Joint Commission and NCQA) in regard to credentialing and privileges while developing and maintaining a working knowledge of the statues and laws
Ensures that all expirable are reviewed, obtained and managed on a monthly basis according to the rules and policies
Maintains the confidentiality of all business/work and medical staff information
Assists in the managing the flow of information between medical staff services, Credentials Committee and MEC Committee, medical staff leadership and Chief Medical Officer
Manages the FPPE process and the integration of OPPE during reappointment
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the credentialing activities of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff, in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Credentialing Policies and Procedures of The Christ Hospital (TCH) as well as the federal and state law, regulatory and accrediting agencies
Provide administrative support to Credentials, General Staff and other Medical Staff committees and departments of TCH as directed
Process requests for temporary privileges and monitor all follow-up, in accordance with policies and procedures
Process requests for additional privileges and monitor all follow-up, in accordance with policies and procedures
Process requests for onetime privileges, visiting physicians and/or student observers
Coordinate verification of professional liability coverage, medical licensure, board certification, BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and/or NRP certifications and DEA certifications, as required
Obtain updated PPD and annual AHP evaluations
Assist with the coordination of annual dues process
Credentialing/Database management
Assist customers in the absence of the Credentialing Assistant and/or Administrative Assistant
Assist with Joint Commission accreditation preparation, as necessary
Assist with coordination of yearly on-call schedule preparation and coordination of Department Director election (every two years)
Coordinate preparation and distribution of new committee roster (every two years) and yearly master calendar
Assist with verifications of medical staff membership and clinical privileges of providers from other healthcare facilities
Assist in coordination of medical staff events and functions and other duties assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Must have 5+ years of experience from a hospital/health system Credentialing Physicians and/or advanced practice staff
Must be strong in Excel and have great attention to detail
Understanding of what needs to be verified, Joint Commission accreditation rules, privileging, license verification, board certifications, anything the provider is licensed to do
Please avoid submitting any candidates who only have credentialed nurses, allied staff or nonphysician/advanced practice staff
Preferred:
Cactus/Symplr experience is strongly preferred
CPCS certified
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Day shift,