Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland and Monroe is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to manage the initial credentialing and privileging process for the Medical Staff and Allied Health Professionals. You will maintain credentialing databases and support Medical Staff Committees.

Responsibilities include processing membership and privilege requests, entering data, generating reports, monitoring license and credentialing expirations, and coordinating with practitioners, administrators and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent mix of education/experience.
• 5 years general office experience.
• Strong analytical and statistical abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized with acute attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processes requests for medical staff membership and privileges for initial appointment and reappointment.
• Maintains credentialing and privileging database information, performs data entry, and produces reports.
• Assists with preparation of reports and queries (credentialing, privileging, proctoring, status and privilege changes).
• Monitors provider information that involves expiration dates (medical license, DEA, malpractice).
• Processes applications for medical students, residents, allied health students, and observers for rotations.
• Serves as contact for Medical Staff and committees, including agendas and minutes follow-up.
• Works with Practitioners, Administrators, hospital staff, payers and other entities.
• Monitors FPPE-I and Proctoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Credentialing software

Job description

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland and Monroe is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to manage the initial credentialing and privileging process for the Medical Staff and Allied Health Professionals. You will maintain credentialing databases and support Medical Staff Committees.

Responsibilities include processing membership and privilege requests, entering data, generating reports, monitoring license and credentialing expirations, and coordinating with practitioners, administrators and staff.