Credentialing Specialist: Medical Staff Privileging Expert

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to manage credentialing, reappointment and privileging for Medical Staff applicants. You will verify malpractice insurance coverage and current licensure/board certifications while maintaining the physician database and supporting department meetings.

The role requires an associate degree in a health-related field and certification such as CPCS and/or PESC, with a plan to obtain if not already held within 3 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires strong interpersonal and computer skills with proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication and verbal abilities.
• Experience in medical staff credentialing or related office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Credentialing, reappointment and privileging of Medical Staff/Medical Associate applicants.
• Verify malpractice insurance and current licensure/board specialty/certification.
• Maintain physician database and support Medical Staff division meetings.
• Handle license renewals and maintain CLIA and TDDD licensure where applicable.
• Provide general administrative support to Medical Staff and departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Word & Excel

Verbal ability

Education

Associate degree in health-related field

CPCS

PESC

Tools

PowerPoint

CACTUS

Job description

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to manage credentialing, reappointment and privileging for Medical Staff applicants. You will verify malpractice insurance coverage and current licensure/board certifications while maintaining the physician database and supporting department meetings.

The role requires an associate degree in a health-related field and certification such as CPCS and/or PESC, with a plan to obtain if not already held within 3 years of hire.