Credentials Coordinator II

The Credentials Coordinator II works cooperatively to ensure the seamless and timely flow of credentialing related information in order to meet appointment and reappointment deadlines and qualitative requirements. Participates in effective day-to-day operations of the credentialing functions and provide recommendations to enhance productivity to meet targeted service levels, turnaround times, and satisfaction/quality levels. Assists in research and analysis of credentials files to complete SBARs for use by senior management and leadership for the Credentials Analysts. Maintains the integrity of the provider database for accurate display of information and accurate reports regarding credentialed providers, and provides input for process design and other implementation activities.

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What will you be doing:

• Partner with Intake Coordinator — Maintains constructive communication with Intake Coordinator and provides feedback, coaching, education and requests for rework or additional information regarding work products that do not conform with established organizational requirements for being deemed a complete application.
• Verification Management – Obtains verifications from authorized sources in conformance with established procedures. Follows standard operating procedures to ensure that the proper process has been followed when obtaining a verification. Responds to practitioner issues and concerns and advises Credentials Analyst of alternatives in attempting to meet and resolve them.
• Data Entry — Data entry, scanning or import of verification data in conformance with established expectations for format and entry of data into software (MSOW)
• Compliance with Processing Standards – Adheres to scope, timeliness and sequence of processing in alignment with standards, which are imbedded in the Morrisey work processes, jobs and tasks set-up, as well as Medical Staff Bylaws and related policies.

Why work here?

Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of care we strive for.

Requirements:

• High School Degree/GED required
• Experience in credentialing/privileging or health-related field and use of medical terminology and clinical nomenclature; or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in software applications to include use of menu-driven, word-processing, and spreadsheet applications. Extensive experience in Microsoft Word.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Three (3) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Licenses: Certification or eligibility for certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) as a Certified Medical Staff Coordinator (CMSC) or Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) is preferred within two years of the initial hire date

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Working Title:

Credentials Coordinator II

Department:

Centralized Credentialing Serv

Business Entity:

Academic / Research

Job Category:

,Compliance/Quality,Compliance/Quality

Job Specialty:

Credentialing & Licensure

Position Type:

Per Diem

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Shift Type:

Day

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