Credentialing Specialist

** When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
** Beth Israel Lahey Health and Mount Auburn Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization’s WE CARE values.

The Credentialing Specialist will support the Medical Staff Office at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. This will be a hybrid opportunity following the orientation period, with the ability to work 3-4 days remotely per week.
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* Job Description:

** Provide credentialing support for the Medical Staff Office, coordinate day-to-day operations, and attend Medical Staff committees as necessary. Assists with the processing of medical staff applications for initial appointment and reappointment. Reports to the Program Manager of the Medical Staff Office.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
*** Accountable for Medical Staff Credentialing and Reappointment Process
* Processes initial applications for appointments to the Medical Staff, from written recommendation by Department Chair, through final decision by Board of Trustees
* Follows up with Department Chairs on incomplete applications
* Interfaces with BILH CVO as needed to facilitate information exchange to review applications
* Reviews completed applications, ensures that all items are included in providers files, and that changes are entered into the credentialing software (MDStaff) for updating
* Distributes completed applications to Department Chairs with alerts resulting from review process
* Updates the database with current certifications, including, but not limited to: DEA, ACLS, NRP, Board Certification and re-certification, Malpractice coverage, and UP/RAD/MOD, if applicable
* Maintains professional standards for all communications
* Provides administrative support to the Medical Staff Executive Committee and Credentials Committee, as well as to the President of the Medical Staff
* Assembles and distributes supporting documents for Credentials Committee, Medical Staff Executive Committee, and Medical Staff Quarterly meetings
* Tracks required attendance at Medical Staff Quarterly meetings for active medical staff
* Maintains accurate records pertaining to malpractice insurance for all credentialed staff, including type of coverage, type of premium, carrier, and term of coverage
* Follows proper procedure and maintains confidentiality of all information exchanged with malpractice carriers
* Responsible for managing staff dues Records and tracks payment of annual expenses on Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
* Performs data entry for a variety of databases including entering, maintaining, and updating privileges or administrative data into credentialing software
* Organizes other Medical Staff functions under the direction of the Program Manager, Credentialing Chair, and President of the Medical Staff
* Monitors email box for the MSO
* Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** High School Diploma or GED Required;
Associate's degree preferred
* Three years of directly related administrative experience, healthcare setting preferred
* Experience with electronic credentialing systems or ability to train to high level of proficiency
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to work with credentialing platform (MDStaff)
* Demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate effectively with people
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
* Must be able to readily adjust to change and handle a rapid-paced environment while continuing to provide high-quality, efficient service.
** OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*** Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
* Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing…