What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist-Credentialing position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Summary
Assists with the operational administration of the credentialing and recredentialing/reappointment processes. Executes daily tasks based on implemented policies and procedures to assure compliance with applicable credentialing standards including The Joint Commission, NCQA and/or accrediting and regulatory bodies. Coordinates with appropriate leaders and facility/office contacts during initial appointment and recredential/reappointment process to meet set deadlines/committee approvals. Assists with file/report preparation and planning for Committee/Board review as well as other regulatory surveys/audits. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Education
Minimum: Completion of Associate's Degree in office administration, business, computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience
Preferred: Three years office experience in a health care or business environment providing administrative or support services. Previous credentialing experience.
Minimum: Two years office experience in a health care or business environment providing administrative or support services.
Special Skills
Minimum: Knowledge and proficiency in the use of personal computers including Microsoft Office solutions e.g. Word and Excel.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer
Position: 19917 - Specialist-Credentialing
Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office
Department: HS Credentialing Corporate
Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area
Summary
Assists with the operational administration of the credentialing and recredentialing/reappointment processes. Executes daily tasks based on implemented policies and procedures to assure compliance with applicable credentialing standards including The Joint Commission, NCQA and/or accrediting and regulatory bodies. Coordinates with appropriate leaders and facility/office contacts during initial appointment and recredential/reappointment process to meet set deadlines/committee approvals. Assists with file/report preparation and planning for Committee/Board review as well as other regulatory surveys/audits. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Administers credentialing, recredentialing/reappointment and privileging process for designated providers assuring compliance with applicable accrediting and regulatory standards.
- Coordinates verification of documentation and associated information assuring accuracy and timely follow-up.
- Administers and maintains comprehensive practitioner databases and files with particular emphasis on integrity and completeness of documentation.
- Provides status reports, ad hoc queries, and other documents and summaries as requested.
- Provides administrative support to appropriate leaders and applicable committees to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities and complying with the requirements outlined in the Bylaws, Policy/Procedures and Hospital Rules and Regulations.
- Executes daily tasks and special assignments to assure compliance with production and quality standards as well as fostering team approach.
- Completes assigned goals.
Education
Minimum: Completion of Associate's Degree in office administration, business, computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience
Preferred: Three years office experience in a health care or business environment providing administrative or support services. Previous credentialing experience.
Minimum: Two years office experience in a health care or business environment providing administrative or support services.
Special Skills
Minimum: Knowledge and proficiency in the use of personal computers including Microsoft Office solutions e.g. Word and Excel.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Paid vacation/time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Generous retirement plan
- Health insurance, including dental and vision
- Sick leave
- Service awards
- Free parking
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Education assistance/continuing education
- Employee referral program
Position: 19917 - Specialist-Credentialing
Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office
Department: HS Credentialing Corporate
Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area
