Credentialing Specialist; Part-Time

Credentialing Specialist (Part-Time, Monday - Friday)

Organization Overview

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education.

Washington Regional Medical System is a community‑owned, locally governed, non‑profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country.

Our 425‑bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence – the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute;
Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute;
Washington Regional Women and Infants Center;
Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

The role of the Credentialing Specialist reports to the Director of Medical Staff Services. This position is responsible for the processes related to credentialing and privileging of providers. The position provides support to the Senior Credentialing Specialist, Director of Medical Staff Services, Chief Medical Officer, Medical Staff Leaders, the Organized Medical Staff, departments, and committees.

• Collect applications for initial and reappointment of providers
• Obtain proper and complete verification of necessary documents as required by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Allied Professionals policies
• Assist with maintaining electronic credentialing files
• Maintain a high level of compliance with HIPAA guidelines and release of information processes
• Attend meetings as assigned by the Director and transcribe minutes

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) required within 3-5 years of hire.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a previous credentialing role, required.

This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Mid-Senior level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider;
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care