Medical Staff Privileging & Credentialing Manager

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 84,622,000 - 126,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage.

Free Care.com membership.

Tuition reimbursement.

Paid time off (PTO), paid family and m

Job summary

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs, CO, is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to coordinate, monitor and perform clinical privileging for initial appointments, temporary privileges and reappointments for the community division.

The role is onsite, full-time (80 hours per pay period) with dayshift. Must have a high school diploma or GED; CPCS or CPMSM preferred and 2 years of related experience. UCHealth offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: CPCS or CPMSM NAMSS certification.
• 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for the Medical Executive Committee (MEC), Credentials Committee, and medical staff leaders.
• Performs clinical privileging for medical staff and allied health professionals. Collects reviews, analyzes and provides data for medical staff committee and board review. Processes requests for approval related to additions or changes.
• Ensures that requisite licenses, malpractice coverage, and certifications are current for all medical staff members and allied health professionals with membership and/or privileges.
• Maintains files on medical and allied health professionals including information related to licensure or clinical practice disciplinary actions, clinical practice restrictions, and medical malpractice suits, judgments and settlements. Provides requested reports as directed.
• Maintains current knowledge of and compliance with medical staff accreditation standards with applicable regulatory agencies and licensing standards. Participates in the implementation of medical staff services related policies and procedures. Participates in regulatory agency surveys.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

Experience in credentialing

2 years of related experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs, CO, is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to coordinate, monitor and perform clinical privileging for initial appointments, temporary privileges and reappointments for the community division.

The role is onsite, full-time (80 hours per pay period) with dayshift. Must have a high school diploma or GED; CPCS or CPMSM preferred and 2 years of related experience. UCHealth offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth.