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Senior Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist - Full Time - Day

JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey

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Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian
Health
we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more

The Senior Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist will manage the credentialing process in the department from initial contact with applicants through their final appointment to the Jersey Shore University Medical and Dental Staff in compliance with its Constitution and Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, as well as with the appropriate accrediting and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Senior Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist at Hackensack Meridian
Health
includes:

• Manages the initial appointment process for all applicants to the Medical Staff ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies (The Joint Commission, CMS, federal and state), as well as the Medical Staff Constitution and Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.
• Leads the work of Medical Staff Credentialing Specialists in the Medical Staff Office.
• Provides training to Medical Staff Credentialing Specialists on the credentialing process.
• Serves as the go-to person within the Medical Staff Office when it comes to the credentialing process.
• Coordinates and monitors the review and analysis of practitioner applications and accompanying documents, ensuring applicant eligibility.
• Oversees thorough background investigation, research and primary source verification.
• Identifies issues that require additional investigation and evaluation, validates discrepancies and ensures appropriate follow up.
• Oversees the preparation of credentials files for presentation to the Credentials Committee, flagging any issues the Committee and/or Chair may need to be alerted to.
• Works closely with Department Chairs, administrators, physicians and applicants to facilitate resolution of credentialing issues and concerns.
• Credentials Committee Facilitator who meets with the committee chair to review agenda issues prior to the committee meeting.
• Processes requests for privileges, ensuring compliance.
• Responds to inquiries from other healthcare organizations, interfaces with internal and external customers on day-to-day credentialing and privileging issues as they arise.
• Utilizes credentialing database, optimizing efficiency, and performs query, report and document generation.
• Documents all actions of the Credentials Committee.
• Processes all actions following approval by the Board of Trustees.
• Covers for Medical Staff Specialist-Reappointments when needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 5 years credentialing experience in a 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.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems.
• Possesses comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter.
• Demonstrates reliability, tactfulness, honesty and discretion.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and be able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Adapts to work schedules and frequent interruptions by demonstrating the ability to be flexible.
• Demonstrates exemplary organizational skills while setting appropriate priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Exemplifies excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of ECHO Database.
• Familiar with Roberts Rules of Order.

Licenses And Certifications Required

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

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today

Compensation
Starting at $28.93 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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(HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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