Sr Credentialing Coordinator

Responsible for

• Coordinating, monitoring and maintaining the Credentialing and Reappointment processes of Centralized Credentialing Organization.
• Facilitating and performing all aspects of credentialing, including appointment, reappointment, monitoring and privileging of the MHMH Medical Staff Members and Allied Health Professionals.
• Ensuring compliance with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Required - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management
• Preferred - Associates Degree in Healthcare Administration
• Required - Credentialing 3-5 years
• Preferred - 7-9 years of experience
• Required - Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist from National Association Medical Staff Services

Skills and Abilities

• Significant working knowledge of State regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, including TJC, NCQA, AAAHC, and CMS standards.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision and to relate and communicate effectively with high level Associates within the hospital and in the community with medical staff and their office staffs.
• Ability to be tactful and exercise diplomacy and good judgment.
• Proficient in Visual Cactus and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point; proficient in mainframe system, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to type 55 words per minute with minimum errors.
• Ability to read and write and to communicate both orally and in writing to other individuals.
• Demonstrates deductive reasoning and ability to use reference materials.
• Ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks, organize tasks, and maintain control of workflow.
• Experience with following processes and continually improving processes and workflow to gain efficiencies of performance.

Physical Demands

• Occasional travel to other facilities, and physician offices.
• Ability to focus for extended periods of time requiring concentration and constant technical attention to details.
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.