Credentialling Specialist-Full Time Days

About the role

Assists in the coordination of credentialing activities in the processing of applications for initial appointment and reappointment, maintaining a current physician/AHP database and maintaining current physician/AHP files. In addition, provides general clerical support to assist in the smooth functioning and operation of the Medical Staff Office.

Facility: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Department: Medical Staff. Work Shift: Days.

Responsibilities

• Initiates processing of applications for medical staff/AHP appointment to ensure that appropriate verification of information is obtained
• Initiates processing of applications for medical staff/AHP reappointment to ensure that applications are processed prior to expiration of current appointment
• Assures medical staff/AHP files are kept current and organized in an orderly manner
• Assists in maintaining current physician/AHP database
• Provides back-up to attend meetings and record minutes
• Responds to requests for information, applications, etc.
• Answers incoming calls, routes callers, takes messages and gives routine information
• Performs routine clerical duties to ensure the smooth function of the office
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a responsible secretarial position is required
• Background in medical staff credentialling in a hospital setting preferred
• Previous experience in recording and transcribing minutes and with credentialling software preferred
• Work is sedentary in nature; may on occasion require attendance at early morning and late evening meetings

Skills

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Knowledge of regulatory (Joint Commission, CMS, HCQIA) requirements related to medical staff services/credentialing preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint as well as flow charts
• Excellent organizational skills
• Written, verbal, and communication skills
• Ability to work with the public
• Ability to work with highly sensitive information and materials, therefore, able to keep confidentiality
• Proficient in operation of typewriter, word processor, calculator, dictating equipment, copy machines, fax machines and multi-line telephone equipment
• Ability to type at a sustained speed of at least 50 words per minute