Credentialing Specialist - Per Diem

Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of the Medical/House Staff Services Department, the Credentialing Specialist processes credentialing and re‑credentialing applications of health‑care providers appointed through the Medical Board and Governing Body, reviews applications, prepares verification letters and maintains database. Responsibilities Process the credentialing and re‑credentialing applications of physicians and allied health providers (psychologists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists, physician assistants, audiologists, optometrists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and nurse anesthetists) in accordance with the medical staff and medical board policies, bylaws, rules and regulations, Department of Health, JCAHO and NCQA regulations. Analyze applications for accuracy and completion. Communicate with applicants and department liaisons to obtain information needed to complete application processing. Input and maintain accurate and timely data in the Medical Staff and various hospital‑wide databases. Create reports, applications and documents from the Medical Staff database. Track expirations and update licenses, certifications and activities required of the medical/allied staff while adhering to strict deadlines. Respond to and request verifications from outside sources as per NYS DOH regulations and medical staff policy. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree and at least 3 years of administrative experience, or in lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of administrative experience. Computer skills that include Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Database experience. Detail‑oriented and excellent organizational skills. Ability to work in a very busy office with constant interruptions. Preferred Qualifications: Experience using a medical staff database, preferably Symplr. Knowledge of JC, DOH & NCQA regulations as they pertain to medical staff credentialing. Experience performing medical staff credentialing, preferably for a hospital. CPCS or CPMSM certification. Additional Requirements Before Start Successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services. Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references. Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen. Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Important Notes Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. This is a temporary position that may end at any time. EEO Statement Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook Medicine