Business Coordinator - Odessa

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa is seeking a Credentialing Coordinator to support department operations and provider credentialing activities. You will coordinate data entry, maintain the credentialing database, and ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree with related experience or a combination totaling six years. The role is full-time, day shift, hourly pay, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years related experience or six years total experience.
• Experience in an academic/medical setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with physicians, hospitals, and clinical facilities.
• Enter, update and maintain data from provider applications into the credentialing database.
• Monitor files for completeness and accuracy; ensure compliance with policies and accreditation.
• Communicate with providers, liaisons, and medical staff leadership as needed.
• Schedule travel for site visits, book flights and hotels, and reimbursements.
• Maintain databases for candidates and posting schedules.
• Schedule meetings and prepare materials.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years related experience

Tools

Credentialing database

Job description

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Performs coordinative work in the business or administrative operation of a specific department or college. Responsibilities involve the coordination and supervision of the various functions and aspects of a department as well as the monitoring operational procedures. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on results obtained. May supervise staff or student assistants.

Major/Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain relationships with physicians, hospitals,and clinical facilities.
• Enters, updates and maintains data from provider applicationsinto the credentialing database, focusing on accuracy andinterpreting or adapting data to conform to defined data fielduses, and in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Monitors files to ensure completeness and accuracy; reviews allfile documentation for compliance with quality standards,accreditation requirements, and all other relevant policies;prepares and provides information to internal and externalcustomers as appropriate.
• Communicates clearly with providers, their liaisons, entityMedical Staff Affairs. medical staff leadership and Administration,as needed.
• Schedules travel for site visits including booking flights andhotels, creating travel itineraries and submittingreimbursements.
• Orders office supplies, processes purchase orders and completes invoicing process.
• Maintains and updates databases for potential and pastcandidates.
• Maintains and updates advertising dates with documentation ofpostings.
• Schedules meetings on behalf of the Department, prepares meeting materials and minutes as needed.
• Assists with various other daily operations, including onsitevisits.
• Ensures attention to detail as per the policies and proceduresof the office, school and institution.

Occasional Duties

• Assigned as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years related experience;
• OR a combination of education and/or progressively responsiblerelated experience to equal six (6) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an Academic or Medical Setting
• Experience in Hospital or Clinic Credentialing
• Experience in Expense Reimbursement

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-arts software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

19.00

Pay Grade Maximum

23.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M - F, 8 AM - 5 PM

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1, 8A200

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111, 3372, 6046

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, YN

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.