What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialing Specialist (Limited Duration) position at Salem Health?
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus Department: SH Medical Staff Office Position Type: Full Time (Limited Duration)Start Time: 8:00Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon! Your Role With Us:Assists and collaborates with Medical Staff Office credentialing personnel with initial applications and reappointments.Sending out and preparing initial applications and reappointments; Processing of returned applications for initial appointment and reappointmentExpire process for credentialed providers; Delinquent medical records process for credentialed providers; Monitoring requirements for initial applicants.Provides administrative credentialing support to the Medical Staff Office; Types, edits and creates correspondence, reports and confidential material; Schedules and prepares agendas and meeting materials; Attends meetings, writes and distributes minutes in an accurate and timely manner as needed.Participates in in lean initiatives as they pertain to medical staff, participates in development, implementation and follow-up of resolutions, including interdepartmental collaboration.Total Rewards Offerings: Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified positionsFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteriaImpressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and othersBackground/Expertise:High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.Minimum of three (3) years of office experience in a medical setting required. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, and must be able to effectively prepare, present and discuss reports and studies with management, physicians and other appropriate groups and individuals. Demonstrated skills with software programs such as MS Office Suite.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
