Credentialling Specialist-Full Time Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a credentialing support specialist to assist in processing medical staff applications for initial appointment and reappointment. You will maintain current physician/AHP databases and files, and provide clerical support to ensure smooth operation of the Medical Staff Office.

Responsibilities include initiating credentialing processes, keeping records up to date, answering inquiries, taking minutes, and performing routine clerical

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in a secretarial role.
• Background in medical staff credentialing preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, HCQIA requirements preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and flow charts.

Responsibilities

• Initiates processing of applications for medical staff/AHP appointment to verify information.
• Initiates processing of applications for medical staff/AHP reappointment before expiration.
• Keeps medical staff/AHP files current and organized.
• Maintains current physician/AHP database.
• Records minutes and provides backup support for meetings.
• Handles inquiries, routes calls and performs routine clerical tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Flow charts

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentMedical StaffJob FamilyClericalWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryAssists in the coordination of credentialing activities in the processing of applications for initial appointment and reappointment, maintaining a current physician/AHP database and maintaining current physician/AHP files. In addition, provides general clerical support to assist in the smooth functioning and operation of the Medical Staff Office.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Initiates processing of applications for medical staff/AHP appointment to ensure that appropriate verification of information is obtainedInitiates processing of applications for medical staff/AHP reappointment to ensure that applications are processed prior to expiration of current appointmentAssures medical staff/AHP files are kept current and organized in an orderly mannerAssists in maintaining current physician/AHP databaseProvides back-up to attend meetings and record minutesResponds to requests for information, applications, etc.Answers incoming calls, routes callers, takes messages and gives routine informationPerforms routine clerical duties to ensure the smooth function of the officeOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate’s degree in Secretarial Science preferredWork Experience:2 years’ experience in a responsible secretarial position is requiredBackground in medical staff credentialling in a hospital setting preferredPrevious experience in recording and transcribing minutes and with credentialling software preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageKnowledge of regulatory (Joint Commission, CMS, HCQIA) requirements related to medical staff services/credentialing preferredKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint as well as flow chartsExcellent organizational skillsWritten, verbal, and communication skillsAbility to work with the publicAbility to work with highly sensitive information and materials, therefore, able to keep confidentialityProficient in operation of typewriter, word processor, calculator, dictating equipment, copy machines, fax machines and multi-line telephone equipmentAbility to type at a sustained speed of at least 50 words per minutesPhysical Requirements:Work is sedentary in natureMay on occasion require attendance at early morning and late evening meetingsRequired Licenses and CertificationsCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity