Credentialing Specialist - Credentials

Credentialing Specialist
- Credentials Verification Organization (CVO)

Bon Secours Mercy Health all cities,AK

Description:

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

The Credentialing Specialist facilitates Credentials Verification Organization (CVO) provider application and data collection, application processing and Primary Source Verification (PSV) for the organization. Supports the organization's on-boarding and off boarding processes. This role follows established standard operating procedures and market specific medical staff bylaws and demonstrates exceptional customer service, communication, reliability and commitment to quality.

• Follows a standardized comprehensive credentialing application and data collection, application processing, and primary source verification processes that comply with all applicable regulatory standards.
• Executes credentialing application and data collection, application processing, primary source verification for all new applicants and applicants for re-credentialing. Assures applications are correct, complete, resolves discrepancies in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.
• Assures files and documents are ready for Medical Director review, including all Credential Committees and Medical Staff Office (MSO). Works with the credentialing auditors to correct any deficiencies.
• Organizes and maintains provider data and files. Processes applications timely and ensures that quality benchmarks are met with regards to turnaround times, accuracy of information and other CVO and regulatory metrics.
• Assures that provider database is maintained with new and updated accurate provider information.
• Follows all regulatory requirements related to the primary source verification process for medical staff and managed care compliance.
• Completes credentialing compliance check points to assure that files are ready for release.
• Maintains awareness of The Joint Commission (TJC), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Center for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) and other regulatory compliance guidelines through the organization's CVO provided continuing education.
• Demonstrates excellent professional communication skills while interacting with colleagues, customer relations and MSO representatives, and leadership to collect missing information or resolve issues.
• Maintains a strong respect for privacy and confidentiality.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job . Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Certified Professional Medical Staff Management (CPMSM) or Certified Professional Credentials Specialist (CPCS) by National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) (preferred)

• High School or GED (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare or other related field (preferred)
• Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare or other related field (preferred)

1 year recent experience in medical staff services or CVO setting (preferred)

Credential Stream Credentialing software (strongly preferred)

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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