Credentials Specialist

CCHCS Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth is seeking a Credentials Specialist to coordinate and administer the credentialing process for medical practitioners, ensuring all credentialing and accreditation activities meet regulatory and policy requirements.

You will support the System Credentials and Medical Staff Organization, work with physicians tactfully, maintain confidentiality, and pursue CPCS or CPMSM certification as eligibility allows.

Competenze

• Minimum high school diploma with 2+ years in credentialing or medical staff services.
• Familiar with NCQA and Joint Commission Standards.
• Willing to pursue CPCS or CPMSM upon eligibility.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and administer the credentialing process for medical practitioners.
• Ensure credentialing and accreditation activities meet regulatory requirements and policy.
• Provide support to the System Credentials and Medical Staff Organization.

Conoscenze

Credentialing experience

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Proficiency with computer systems

Tactful interaction with physicians

Formazione

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Strumenti

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Internet

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Credentialing Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: The Credentials Specialist is responsible for coordinating and administering the credentialing process for medical practitioners, ensuring that all credentialing and accreditation processes and procedures are processed and completed in accordance with established regulatory, quality and policy requirement; provides support to the System Credentials and Medical Staff Organization.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with two or more years experience in credentialing or medical staff services department.
• In lieu of experience in Credentialing or Medical Staff Services department, an Associate degree or higher may be considered with consistent work history.
• Familiar with NCQA and Joint Commission Standards.
• Proficiency with computer systems, networks and software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet and Internet required.
• Must have ability and interest to deal tactfully with physicians and to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters.
• Should agree to pursue Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist professional designation when eligibility requirements are met.
• Certification/Licensure: Willing to obtain Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Staff Manager (CPMSM) certification when eligibility requirements are met.

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.