Credentialing Specialist

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE. Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette, AR is seeking a full-time Credentialing Specialist to join our Human Resources Team. In this role, you will oversee the onboarding process for physicians and other healthcare providers, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience. You will be responsible for managing provider credentials, verifying affiliations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Core responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new physicians and healthcare providers.
• Ensure accurate and timely input of provider information into the designated program or system.
• Verify and process professional credentials, including affiliations, internships, and collaborative practice agreements.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of malpractice requirements and ensure compliance.
• Manage initial and reappointments to medical staff, to include Collaborative Physician Agreements.
• Follow up on pending verifications and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Provide support and guidance to providers throughout the onboarding process.

Qualifications:

• High diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in physician onboarding, credentialing, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of malpractice, medical staff appointments, and hospital privileges.
• Familiarity with collaborative practice agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in using credentialing software or programs to input and manage provider information.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About our health system: Ozarks Community Hospital is a safety-net healthcare provider headquartered in Gravette, Arkansas, serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Ozarks. Our facilities include a hospital located in Gravette, Arkansas and a number of satellite clinics located in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care. Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40 hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer