Frederick Health
Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator
Frederick Health, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
General Summary:
Responsible for credentialing medical staff and health professional affiliates. Serves as an expert in Joint Commission standards, liaison to Board, Executive Staff, and Medical Staff Leadership. Exercises independent judgment in credentialing duties and medical staff issues. Supports Frederick Health's mission and complies with the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.
Essential Job Functions
Credentialing Management Independently manages assigned aspects of appointment and credentialing Processes applications according to policies, bylaws, and regulatory requirements Performs primary source verification and NPDB queries Reviews privilege sets for appropriateness Tracks provider proctoring requests Ensures data availability for OPPE, FPPE, and reappointment Communicates application status to applicants Resolves application issues independently Prepares files for committee review Coordinates with HR for employed providers Maintains organized credential files for regulatory inspections Cross-references OIG Exclusions database Initiates requests for criminal background check Updates expirables: Specialty Boards, Certificates, Licenses, Malpractice Insurance Manage all records in CredentialStream CredentialStream report refinement, troubleshooting, and optimization Medical Staff Coordination
Maintains knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws and hospital policies Attends and supports medical staff meetings Generates provider reports and distributes as required Reviews provider activity to ensure privilege requirements are met Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
Associate's degree required 3 years of medical services experience CPCS is preferred and required within 1 year of hire Skills & Abilities
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Knowledge of credentialing software (preferably CredentialStream) Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks Data interpretation and report creation skills High level of confidentiality Medical terminology knowledge
Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.
Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.
Salary Range: $51,000 - $70,000
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Responsible for credentialing medical staff and health professional affiliates. Serves as an expert in Joint Commission standards, liaison to Board, Executive Staff, and Medical Staff Leadership. Exercises independent judgment in credentialing duties and medical staff issues. Supports Frederick Health's mission and complies with the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.
Essential Job Functions
Credentialing Management Independently manages assigned aspects of appointment and credentialing Processes applications according to policies, bylaws, and regulatory requirements Performs primary source verification and NPDB queries Reviews privilege sets for appropriateness Tracks provider proctoring requests Ensures data availability for OPPE, FPPE, and reappointment Communicates application status to applicants Resolves application issues independently Prepares files for committee review Coordinates with HR for employed providers Maintains organized credential files for regulatory inspections Cross-references OIG Exclusions database Initiates requests for criminal background check Updates expirables: Specialty Boards, Certificates, Licenses, Malpractice Insurance Manage all records in CredentialStream CredentialStream report refinement, troubleshooting, and optimization Medical Staff Coordination
Maintains knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws and hospital policies Attends and supports medical staff meetings Generates provider reports and distributes as required Reviews provider activity to ensure privilege requirements are met Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
Associate's degree required 3 years of medical services experience CPCS is preferred and required within 1 year of hire Skills & Abilities
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Knowledge of credentialing software (preferably CredentialStream) Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks Data interpretation and report creation skills High level of confidentiality Medical terminology knowledge
Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.
Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.
Salary Range: $51,000 - $70,000
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.