Healthcare Credentialing Specialist I: Onboarding Focus

Yuma Regional Medical Center; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma Regional Medical Center is seeking a Credentialing Specialist I to support the Medical Staff Services department by facilitating physician onboarding through initial applications and reappointment processes.

You will collect primary source verifications from multiple entities, analyze data for regulatory compliance, and update the department database to ensure data integrity. You may also run reports and coordinate meetings, handling confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalency Diploma is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point.
• 1 year of general office experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in Hospital Credentialing/privileging or Provider Enrollment Credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts primary source verification of provider applications with multiple entities as outlined in the Medical Staff Services Credentialing Policy and required by regulatory agencies and internal governance documents.
• Maintains the Medical Staff Services database, responds to questions regarding expiring credentials, uploads renewed credentials, and ensures data integrity.
• Maintains a professional demeanor as a representative of the department and the Onvida Health organization, assisting providers in person, via email, or by phone.
• Processes pre-checks of potential candidates and collaborates with Provider Services to facilitate the pre-check process.
• Provides administrative coverage and support including routine reports, special projects, department meetings, and accounting reconciliation.
• Supports Credentialing Specialist II in reappointment and initial appointment processes; ensures file accuracy.
• Assists Director in ensuring compliance with bylaws, policies, and procedures; supports quality assurance and budgetary expenses.

Education

High School Equivalency Diploma

Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Yuma Regional Medical Center is seeking a Credentialing Specialist I to support the Medical Staff Services department by facilitating physician onboarding through initial applications and reappointment processes.

You will collect primary source verifications from multiple entities, analyze data for regulatory compliance, and update the department database to ensure data integrity. You may also run reports and coordinate meetings, handling confidential information with professionalism.