Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Credentialing Assistant to coordinate medical staff credentialing activities and provide clerical support, including data entry and physician database maintenance (ECHO). This role supports Medical Staff Office operations and ensures compliance with bylaws, standards, and Rush policies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and databases.

Formación

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy and possess strong organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Display professional demeanor and ability to relate positively with other department and hospital staff.
• Work well as a member of a team and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel applications and database systems.

Responsabilidades

• Initiates, oversees, administers, verifies, compiles, manages and maintains confidential research required for credentialing of initial applicants.
• Process according to established legal, State and Federal agency, licensing boards and standards.
• Prepares and reports all research and forwards to departmental chairs, committees and board.
• Coordinates tracks and monitors flow of information to ensure timely processing and notification of applicants.
• Maintains credentialing processes for reappointment and privileges, auditing files and committees to ensure timely actions.
• Maintain systems for Medical Staff review and privilege change requests.
• Coordinate data collection for reappointment and recredentialing; follow up to ensure timely processing.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Oral and written communications

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Excel

Educación

Associate's degree (two-year)

NAMSS certification (preferred)

One year credentialing experience (preferred)

Herramientas

Cactus database

Descripción del empleo

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Credentialing Assistant to coordinate medical staff credentialing activities and provide clerical support, including data entry and physician database maintenance (ECHO). This role supports Medical Staff Office operations and ensures compliance with bylaws, standards, and Rush policies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and databases.