WVU Medicine
UHC - Medical Staff Coordinator
WVU Medicine, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20001
Credentialing And Privileging Coordinator
Coordinates and administers day-to-day support of the credentialing and privileging process for West Virginia University Hospitals and West Virginia United Health Systems. The process includes, but is not limited to, new applications, provisional reviews, and biennial reappointments for members of the Medical Staff, Licensed Independent Practitioners and Advanced Practice Professionals as defined by the Hospital's Medical Staff Bylaws. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in business or a health-related field AND one (1) year of experience in an administrative setting. OR Associate Degree in business or a health-related field AND three (3) years of experience in an administrative setting. OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years of experience in an administrative setting. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's Degree in business or a health-related field. 2. Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Service Management (CPMSM) OR obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. 1. Three (3) years' experience in a medical staff credentialing role, preferably as a Medical Staff Coordinator or equivalent. 2. Experience in a hospital or medical facility. Core Duties And Responsibilities: 1. Coordinates the timely credentialing, recredentialing, and privileging of new and current Physicians, Dentists, Licensed Independent Practitioners, and Advanced Practice Professionals following Joint Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. 2. Maintain working knowledge of Joint Commission, NCQA, State Medical Boards, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards. 3. Monitors and updates the credentialing process, including applications for appointment, reappointment, clinical privilege forms and policies to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, and CMS standards. 4. Performs Primary Source Verifications of practitioner information in compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, and CMS standards. 5. Enters, maintains, and updates practitioner information into the electronic credentialing software in an accurate and timely manner. 6. Maintains a current knowledge of the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, and Credentialing policies. 7. Participates in Joint Commission, Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification (OHFLAC), and Managed Care Organization (MCO) surveys as it relates to the credentialing and privileging of Physicians, Dentists, Licensed Independent Practitioners, and Advanced Practice Professionals. 8. Serves as the WVUH liaison to Managed Care Organizations in regard to performing delegated credentialing functions in accordance with contractual agreements. 9. Works with Information Technology and the electronic credentialing software vendor to maintain a current system through updates and training. 10. Participates in project work identified by the leadership of Medical Staff Affairs. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Standard office environment. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to function in a demanding and fast-paced environment. 2. Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to thorough knowledge and understanding of office software programs including Windows, Excel, Outlook, or similar applications. 3. Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills. 4. Possess professional communication skills. 5. Must be detail oriented and possess excellent spelling and grammar skills. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company:
UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center:
404 UHC Medical Staff Affairs Address:
327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Coordinates and administers day-to-day support of the credentialing and privileging process for West Virginia University Hospitals and West Virginia United Health Systems. The process includes, but is not limited to, new applications, provisional reviews, and biennial reappointments for members of the Medical Staff, Licensed Independent Practitioners and Advanced Practice Professionals as defined by the Hospital's Medical Staff Bylaws. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in business or a health-related field AND one (1) year of experience in an administrative setting. OR Associate Degree in business or a health-related field AND three (3) years of experience in an administrative setting. OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years of experience in an administrative setting. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's Degree in business or a health-related field. 2. Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Service Management (CPMSM) OR obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. 1. Three (3) years' experience in a medical staff credentialing role, preferably as a Medical Staff Coordinator or equivalent. 2. Experience in a hospital or medical facility. Core Duties And Responsibilities: 1. Coordinates the timely credentialing, recredentialing, and privileging of new and current Physicians, Dentists, Licensed Independent Practitioners, and Advanced Practice Professionals following Joint Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. 2. Maintain working knowledge of Joint Commission, NCQA, State Medical Boards, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards. 3. Monitors and updates the credentialing process, including applications for appointment, reappointment, clinical privilege forms and policies to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, and CMS standards. 4. Performs Primary Source Verifications of practitioner information in compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, and CMS standards. 5. Enters, maintains, and updates practitioner information into the electronic credentialing software in an accurate and timely manner. 6. Maintains a current knowledge of the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, and Credentialing policies. 7. Participates in Joint Commission, Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification (OHFLAC), and Managed Care Organization (MCO) surveys as it relates to the credentialing and privileging of Physicians, Dentists, Licensed Independent Practitioners, and Advanced Practice Professionals. 8. Serves as the WVUH liaison to Managed Care Organizations in regard to performing delegated credentialing functions in accordance with contractual agreements. 9. Works with Information Technology and the electronic credentialing software vendor to maintain a current system through updates and training. 10. Participates in project work identified by the leadership of Medical Staff Affairs. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Standard office environment. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to function in a demanding and fast-paced environment. 2. Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to thorough knowledge and understanding of office software programs including Windows, Excel, Outlook, or similar applications. 3. Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills. 4. Possess professional communication skills. 5. Must be detail oriented and possess excellent spelling and grammar skills. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company:
UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center:
404 UHC Medical Staff Affairs Address:
327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.