Credentialing Assistant (Part-time) - Radiology

Job Title

Credentialing Verification Specialist

Position Summary

Supports and facilitates all aspects of the system credentials verification process for medical staff and managed care provider appointments and re-appointments including credentials verification of allied health providers as required.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as accountable for initial and continuous verification of credentials of medical staff members, health care/allied health providers for medical staff and managed care providers. Serves as accountable for ensuring ongoing state and federal licensure, compliance with JCAHO and NCQA standards and observance of applicable hospital medical staff by laws and managed care provider contracts and agreements.
• Ensures maintenance of current and accurate data/information in system credentials database. Appropriately utilizes the database to produce reports, lists, rosters, etc., assisting BJC facilities as needed.
• Maintains the permanent credentials files on all applicable medical staff members, managed care and allied health providers. Assures accuracy of records and maintains a state of readiness at all time for review/audit by delegated entities, licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Participates in training and development of HMP personnel on credentialing verification issues.
• Assures the confidentiality and integrity of all aspects of the credentialing verification program and process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment
• Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Equipment: Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Credentialing, Detail-Oriented, Medical Offices, Medical Staff Credentialing, Teamwork

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$21.33 - $31.98 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.