Credentialing Specialist

Credentialing Specialist

Who we are:

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60 community hospitals, 60 rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

What you’ll do:

The Specialist, Credentialing Support Services responsible for credentialing and/or re-credentialing healthcare providers for initial and re-appointment Medical Staff Membership and/or privileges as well as ensuring renewals are completed to maintain compliance.

Responsibilities:

•        Maintain regular cooperation and compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and membership-based organizations.
•        Process initial and re-appointment application packages for existing providers using MD-Staff, within a specific time frame to verify accuracy and ensure compliance.
•        Ensure healthcare professionals and services meet all established federal and state standards, as well as National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. 
•        Collaborate and work closely with the medical staff office in each facility. 
•        Monitor and update medical licenses and malpractice insurances for providers by set deadlines.
•        Ensure timely renewals on licenses and certifications and coordinate follow up if needed to obtain outstanding items.
•        Communicate with Medical Staff Personnel (MSP) to obtain the necessary information needed to update and complete provider files.
•        Maintain and monitor the database that includes pertinent education, training, experience, and licensure content.
•        Communicate with providers to ensure that records are timely and consistent.
•        Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
•        Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience required for the job.

Experience: 2 years of Medical Staff Credentialing and Privileging (preferred).

Why choose us:

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.