Certified Credentials Coordinator

Adventist Health; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Ukiah is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to oversee the appointment and reappointment processes for staff. The role requires maintaining compliance with regulations, managing medical staff databases, and ensuring confidentiality. Ideal candidates should have experience in a medical service setting and possess relevant certifications. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment await qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in medical staff services or related setting.
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for credentialing functions for medical staff.
• Prepares meeting agendas and minutes for medical staff.

Skills

Credentialing functions

Meeting management

Confidentiality

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary

Responsible for the appointment and reappointment processes and ongoing evaluations for the organized medical staff.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience with increased responsibility in a medical staff services department or other related setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS): Required

Essential Functions

• Assumes responsibility for all assigned credentialing functions for medical and allied health staff, which may include: appointment, reappointment, privileging, ongoing professional practice evaluation, focused professional practice evaluations/proctoring, and provisional review to ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, state and federal requirements and accreditation standards. Interfaces with various departments and physicians to provide and interpret relevant data enabling identification of any practitioners who may not meet the standards of care for the community.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting management (agenda preparation, minutes, meeting follow-up, etc.) for assigned medical staff departments and committee functions.
• Maintains current knowledge of medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and hospital policies related to medical staff and regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintains medical staff database and official rosters and call schedules. Maintains medical staff documents, policies and procedures in such a way as to comply with regulatory requirements. Manages medical staff dues & fees.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the medical staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God\'s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.