Credentialing Specialist 2, Remote, Medical Staff Services, FT, 08:30A-5P

Baptist Health; Monroe (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Credentialing Specialist 1 to enhance the credentialing process for healthcare professionals. This role involves monitoring databases, providing training, and assisting with metrics reporting, requiring attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Supports the credentialing process for applicants and members of the Medical Staff.
• Develops and implements database monitoring and maintenance.
• Serves as primary support for credentialing report requests.

Skills

Detail oriented

Professional communication

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Database literacy

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Description:

The Credentialing Specialist 1 supports the technical aspects and enhancements of the credentialing process for applicants and members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Professionals. This individual is responsible for the development and implementation of database monitoring and maintenance regarding licensure and certifications. He/She will serve as the primary support for credentialing report requests for BHSF and BHQN. As the database champion, he/she shall visit BHSF facilities to provide pertinent training and education to database users. He/She will serve as the departmental point person for all information technology communication and projects related to the enhancement of the credentialing process. He/She will assist with reporting of weekly, monthly and annual departmental metrics. He/She will also be responsible for the maintenance of the departmental website. Estimated pay range for this position is $19.73 - $23.87 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees:

• High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.

Additional Qualifications:

• Detail oriented professional with preferred 3 years experience in healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment operations.
• Database and computer literacy are essential.
• Professional communication skills both written and verbal required.
• Excellent customer service, organization, planning and time management skills.

Minimum Required Experience:

EOE, including disability/vets