Credentialing Specialist
2 weeks ago
Position Overview:
Join a prestigious academic healthcare institution as a Credentialing Specialist within the Medical Staff Office. This role is pivotal in overseeing the initial and renewal application processes, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure timely completion of applications. Your responsibilities will include reviewing submissions for accuracy and completeness, and actively engaging with providers to rectify any deficiencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the initial and renewal application processes, ensuring providers complete their applications promptly. Scrutinize applications for thoroughness and accuracy, and liaise with providers to secure any missing or incomplete documentation.
- Encourage providers to return signed applications swiftly, aiming for submission to the facility for processing within a designated timeframe.
- Support Credentialing Coordinators in gathering outstanding documents to adhere to established timelines.
- Initiate and maintain provider information within online credentialing systems and databases.
- Generate weekly reports to identify providers with impending expirations of licenses and certifications.
- Guarantee that providers' medical licenses, board certifications, professional liability insurance, DEA registrations, and other essential credentials are renewed before expiration.
- Facilitate and monitor the escalation of outstanding credentials, maintaining communication with both providers and hospital medical staff to ensure all licenses and privileges remain current.
Qualifications:
- Fundamental understanding of medical staff administration and credentialing practices.
- Basic familiarity with medical terminology.
- Awareness of JCAHO standards, as well as regulations from Illinois, Indiana, CMS, and NCQA is advantageous.
- Proficient in computer skills, including electronic systems.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exceptional interpersonal abilities to foster and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, departmental staff, and other stakeholders.
Position Details:
- Job Type: Full-time, onsite.
- Shift: Daytime.
- Union Status: Non-Union.
Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements is mandatory for employment. Proof of vaccination must be provided during the pre-employment process, alongside adherence to flu vaccination requirements. Medical and religious exemptions will be evaluated in accordance with applicable laws. Additionally, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are prerequisites for all candidates.
Why Choose Us:
Since our inception, we have been leaders in the medical field, delivering exceptional healthcare with compassion. We seek individuals who are passionate, talented, and committed to enhancing the lives of patients and colleagues alike. Together, we strive to advance medical innovation, address community health needs, and expand our collective knowledge. If you are eager to contribute to meaningful work, consider joining our team.
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Elevate your career at a thriving healthcare institution that prioritizes patient satisfaction and employee engagement. Explore the opportunities we offer and bring your passion to the forefront of medicine.
The University of Chicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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