Description
ScionHealth is recruiting for a Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator to join our team!This is a remote position.
Job Summary
The Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator coordinates the effective functioning of the credentialing process to ensure compliance with the State and Federal requirements, accreditation standards, Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and applicable policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs all aspects of credentialing, including appointment, reappointment, privileging, for approximately 500+ physicians and allied health practitioners.
- Maintains confidential credential files and electronic medical staff database.
- Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to communicate in English effectively through verbal and written means to the extent necessary to perform job duties appropriately.Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
- Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission accreditation standards.
- Independent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patients and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
- Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families, and other staff members.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Experience
- 2+ years’ experience with credentialing initial appointment and reappointment applications in an acute care hospital.
- Experience with or direct involvement in a combined accreditation and licensing survey at an acute care hospital.
*Depending on a candidate’s qualifications, this role may be filled at a different level.