Senior Medical Staff Credentialing - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is hiring a Senior Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist based in Morrell Corners, New Jersey. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity of the credentialing cycle and collaborates with leaders for regulatory readiness and patient safety.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree or related experience, alongside at least 3 years in credentialing within a Hospital Medical Staff Office. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of credentialing experience in a Hospital Medical Staff Office.
• Knowledge of medical credentialing and privileging procedures.
• High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of all aspects of the credentialing cycle.
• Collaborate with Centralized Verification Office and Medical Center leaders.
• Provide guidance to team members and manage complex cases.

Skills

Initiative and judgment

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist is responsible for the integrity of all aspects of the credentialing cycle. This role collaborates with Centralized Verification Office and Medical Center leaders to promote practitioner advocacy, departmental effectiveness, and regulatory readiness and to ultimately ensure we have the most qualified providers for patient safety. This position serves as a subject matter expert for the department, providing guidance to team members, managing complex cases, and leading quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or a combination of education and/or 4 years of prior credentialing or hospital medical staff office experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of credentialing experience in a Hospital Medical Staff Office with knowledge of medical credentialing and privileging procedures and standards, as well as knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills to achieve objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with credentialing databases.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• NAMSS certification as a Certified Professional Medical Services Manager (CPMSM) or Certified Provider Credentials Specialist (CPCS).