Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator-HSO Medical Staff Services-Mount Sinai Hospital-Remote-Full Time-Days

Medical Staff Credentialing CoordinatorThe Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the credentialing and re-credentialing process for all practitioners applying for medical or allied health staff membership and/or clinical privileges. Provide support for all credentialing functions within the Medical Staff Office.ResponsibilitiesCoordinates the application and reapplication process for all practitioners who are seeking to be granted membership and or clinical privileges at MSHS, including but not limited to: verifying all relevant information via the primary source; reviewing and analyzing potential issues and concerns; and preparing files for routing to the appropriate medical staff leaders, committees and the governing body.Acts as customer service liaison coordinating communications between the applicant, human resources, and the clinical department as it relates to the credentialing process.Evaluates applicants credentials in accordance to credentialing and privileging policies in order to ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws and accrediting agencies (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, etc.).Ensures all credentialing deadlines are clearly communicated, credentials are maintained for all providers in a timely manner and ensures full compliance with the medical staff credentialing policies and procedures.Maintains all credentialing related databases in accordance to medical staff policies and procedures.Assists in tracking quality and performance improvement data for credentialed practitioners.Supports all other functions of the medical staff office and performs other duties as assigned by department leadership.QualificationsBachelors Degree in a health care related field or equivalent work experience.2 years minimum of hospital-based credentialing and privileging experience is required.Experience in an academic medical center, multi-entity health system and/or a CVO is strongly preferred.NAMSS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS), Required or must obtain within one year of hire.Required SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAbout UsStrength through Unity and InclusionThe Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. 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