Credentialing Coordinator

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment. 

Mission Statement :

Our Mission is to be the premier regional provider of integrated, community-based healthcare
by combining evidence-based clinical practices, outstanding patient service, innovative care partnerships, and team-driven excellence, within a healthy fiscal environment.

Summary Job Description 

The Credentialing Coordinator provides support to the Credentialing Manager and Administrative Assistant (backup) of the SHS leadership team.  Primary responsibilities include credentialing Non-LIP’s (Nurses, MA’s, Temporary Staff, students, and other non-billable staff).  Must be able to multi-task.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, process and maintain credentials for potential candidates and current staff based at PHMC’s six FQHC health centers, shelters, and administrative office.
• Initiate new user requests for username and equipment into PHMC Data Base and enter new staff into the SHS Database (SHOPS)
• Maintain credential tracking log.
• Meet potential candidates as necessary to collect documents and check paperwork for accuracy and completeness and maintain accurate database storage.
• Assist with special projects.
• Prepare PAF’s (Onboarding).
• Maintain staff tenure spreadsheet for Allocations.
• HRSA Redeeming Document (Recred dates).
• Ensures that all employees at the health center have the proper certification, license, or other credentials to practice.
• PHMC Compliance Responsibilities.
•  Understands and adheres to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowers and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.
• Comply with HRSA, The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies’ standards.
• Adhere to all PHMC and site-specific Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module.

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills:

• Able to pay close attention to detail.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to organize work.

EXPERIENCE:

• Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to effectively adapt and respond in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Credentialing experience preferred.

Education:

High School Degree required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires sitting 2/3 of the time and standing under 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs. up to 1/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).  Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience