Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist

Adventist Health; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a Credentialing Coordinator to manage medical staff applications and appointments, coordinating with the Medical Staff and ensuring compliance with JCAHO standards and bylaws. This role serves as a liaison between administration and Medical Staff across The Dalles and surrounding areas.

The position requires credentials verification, annual review support, and maintenance of provider information in credentialing databases, with duties expanding to

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years' relevant experience: Preferred
• Healthcare industry experience: Preferred
• Commercial healthcare experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiates letters of inquiry regarding education, training, personal medical references, staff affiliations, board certifications, out-of-state licensure and relevant information.
• Requests verification from the Medical Board of California for current state licensure. Queries the National Practitioner Databank.
• Creates confidential files on new practitioners and obtain copies of state licensure/s and certificates, if applicable.
• Performs primary source verification of all necessary elements through letters or faxes, websites, telephone verifications or equivalent sources.
• Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals.

Skills

Credentialing experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Associate/Technical Degree

Five years of relevant experience

Healthcare industry experience

Commercial healthcare experience

Tools

CPMSM

CPCS

Job description

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a Credentialing Coordinator to manage medical staff applications and appointments, coordinating with the Medical Staff and ensuring compliance with JCAHO standards and bylaws. This role serves as a liaison between administration and Medical Staff across The Dalles and surrounding areas.

The position requires credentials verification, annual review support, and maintenance of provider information in credentialing databases, with duties expanding to