Credentialling and Privileging specialist - Nashville, TN
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Credentialing and Privileging Specialist at Nashville General Hospital
Educational Requirements: Three years of privileging experience required.
Certification & Licensure: Certification by NAMSS is desirable, but not required.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years experience in privileging of medical staff, allied and medical staff and providing support of medical staff Committees.
Job Duties
- Compiles and maintains current and accurate data for all providers.
- Completes provider credentialing and re-credentialing applications; monitors applications and follows up as needed, either manually or using software.
- Will be responsible for the credentialing of fellows and the setup of other clinical students that rotate through Nashville General Hospital.
- Develop and maintain and good rapport with the Chief of service, members of the Medical Staff, and affiliates.
- Responsible for FPPE and OPPE data in relation to credentialing requirements.
- Maintains current copies of state licenses, DEA certificates, malpractice coverage, board certifications, and other required credentialing documents for all providers.
- Sets up and maintain provider information in online credentialing databases and systems.
- Maintains appointment files and information in the credentialing database.
- Provide privileging verifications.
- Supports medical staff committees by attending and hosting meetings, taking minutes, and scheduling activities of the committees.
- Perform NPDB enrollments and queries.
- Responsible for participation and coordination of events, meetings, and other activities hosted by the Medical Staff Services.
- Will serve as a backup for payer enrollment task if needed.
- Maintains confidentiality of provider information.
- Answer the telephone and take accurate messages.
Skills Required
- Expert knowledge and understanding of the credentialing process.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to research and analyze data.
- Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with providers, management, staff, and contacts within and outside the organization.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.