Credentialling Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Credentialing Coordinator to manage credentialing and onboarding for physicians and allied health providers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of credentialing applications and files for staff membership and health system privileges.

Work closely with the Medical Staff Office and provider enrollment teams, maintain compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and NCQA standards, and support audits and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate. Preferred: Associates Degree in Business Administration/Management.
• NAMSS CPCS certification preferred. NAMSS CPMSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate gathering and verification of primary source documentation for new applicants and reappointments.
• Respond to database report requests and support time-sensitive credentialing activities.
• Maintain credentialing files and minutes from meetings as assigned; assist in audits and reports.

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Business Administration/Management

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS)

Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM)

Job description

Position Title Credentialling Coordinator Days - Full Time

Coordinates the credentialing and onboarding of physicians and allied health providers for professional staff membership and health system privileges. Provides administrative support for medical staff functions including credentialing applications and files, bylaws policies and committee support. Serves as a resource for regulatory requirements for CMS, The Joint Commission and NCQA for delegated credentialing standards.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Coordinates gathering and verification of primary source documentation for new applicants and reappointments. Works collaboratively with other credentialing staff to respond to database report requests. Works within crucial deadlines and with time sensitive information. Perform monthly monitoring activities in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Assists Director and Manager in implementing processes to adhere to regulatory requirements relating to credentialing and privileging. Works in collaboration with provider enrollment and the Medical Staff Office to ensure receipt and confirmation of required documentation. Assists with various organizational activities, including preparation of audits and reports as directed. Attends meetings and takes minutes as assigned. Maintains credentials files, filing information as received. Supports office mission for service by receiving and screening calls for colleagues in their absence. Facilitates and sustains mutually beneficial partnerships with people at all levels both internally and externally. Values and models integrity by acting in a just, fair, and ethical manner. Engages in continuing education. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate. Preferred Education and Experience: Associates Degree in Business Administration/Management. Preferred Licensure and Certification: Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) - National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS). Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) - National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).

Time Type

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.