Credentialing Specialist

Credentialing SpecialistEnforce regulatory compliance and quality assurancePrepare and maintain reports of credentialing activities such as accreditation, membership or facility privilegesEnsure that all information meets legal, federal and state guidelines when processing applicationsResponsible for carrying out various credentialing processes in relation to physicians and allied health practitionersProcess applications for initial applicants as well as reappointments (approximately 125-200 quarterly)Collect and process significant amounts of verification and accreditation informationMaintain and update accurate information in the Echo database (includes education, training, experience, licensure)Prepare material for Credentials Committee meeting, MEC as well as Board of Trustees meetingSets up and maintains provider information in EchoMaintains confidentiality of provider informationEnsure compliance with the Bylaws at each location as it pertains to the credentialing processSchedule, and on occasion attend and take minutes for site based medical staff department meetingsProcess and collect dues for the site based medical staffCompiles and maintains current and accurate data for all providersSets up and maintains provider information in online credentialing databaseTracks license and certification expirations for all providersMaintains confidentiality of provider informationAll other duties as assigned