Credentialing Specialist

Credentialing Specialist

The Credentialing Specialist manages the credentials of medical staff members and allied health professionals to ensure the highest quality patient care within the Hospital and compliance with TJC and other regulatory agencies. Coordinates and supports the functioning of the Medical Staff Services Department. Core duties and responsibilities include accurately complying with department credentialing requirements for processing initial and reappointment applications of Medical Staff and Allied Health professionals. Maintains current database for physicians and healthcare assistants by becoming efficient in the use of the database program. Completes a variety of verification requests from multiple resources in a very timely manner for physicians and allied health professionals. Responsible for physician On-Call schedule and disbursement of reimbursement funds. Ability to interface succinctly and intelligently with physicians, board members and hospital personnel. Responsible for accurately filing documents within timeline. Ensures compliance with JTC and state regulations. Serves as resource person in the Medical Staff Department Knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws and associated manuals.

Qualifications include proficiency in using credentialing software and Microsoft office suite. Basic computer/keyboarding skills and filing experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including English usage, grammar and punctuation. Experience with transcription and Dictaphone preferred.

Salary Range: $21.40 - $31.06 per hour