Credentialing Coordinator

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Initiates verification processes of OU Health staff initial and reappointment applications to include standardized, cost-effective verification that comply with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory agency standards.

• Provides accurate medical staff databases to the facility as well as other facility specific reports upon request.

• Maintains current copy of all medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.

• Knowledgeable of hospital bylaws and rules and regulations relating to credentialing processes.

• Establishes procedural criteria according to bylaws, rules and regulations; and ensures requirements for staff privileges are maintained.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Associates degree or higher preferred.

Experience: 2 or more years of administrative work experience required.

Experience in a medical staff office, healthcare, legal, human resources or finance setting.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: None Required.

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accreditation standards and legal requirements related to medical staff organization, alerting appropriate body regarding changes.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to meet the requirements of the position.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.

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