Credentialing and Privileging Specialist

Overview

We're Hiring: Credentialing and Privileging Specialist

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Employment Type: Hybrid
Department: Finance

Salary Range: $47,840-$62,400

Bancroft
is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.

We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based onbest practices and scientificallyproven techniques.Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services.

As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it
One World. For Everyone.Bancroft is currently seeking a Credentialing and Privileging Specialist
to work in our corporate headquarters located in Cherry Hill, NJ. The hybrid position will be 3 days in office and 2 days work from home.

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading, coordinating, monitoring and maintaining the privileging, credentialing and re-credentialing processes. Facilitates all aspects of Bancroft credentialing; including initial appointment, reappointment, clinical privilege for Medical Staff, Allied Health Professionals and all other providers outlined in the Medical Staff bylaws, policies, or related contracts. Ensures interpretation and compliance with the appropriate accrediting and regulatory agencies, while maintaining a working knowledge of the statues and laws relating to credentialing.

Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the credentialing database system and related applications.

Privileges:

• Leads, coordinates, and monitors the review and analysis of practitioner applications and accompanying documents, ensuring applicant eligibility.
• Independently processes requests for privileges, ensuring compliance with criteria outlined in clinical privilege policy descriptions. Based on experience in the privileging and credentialing field, the incumbent shall exercise independent review of related data to determine if the applicant may proceed in the process or if further information is needed.
• Independently conducts thorough background investigation, research and primary source verification of all components of the application file.
• Using independent judgement and discretion, actively identifies any issues that require additional investigation and evaluation, validates discrepancies and independently assures follow up with appropriate departments and staff.
• Prepares credential files for completion and presentation to Board of Directors, ensuring file completion within time periods specified.
• Monitors the initial, reappointment and expiration process for all medical staff, Allied Professional staff, Other Health Professional staff, and delegated providers, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies (Federal, State, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.)

Credentialing:

• Leads organizational and individual provider credentialing to ensure participation, including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid and managed care insurance providers.
• Independently establishes CAQH accounts for onboarding clinical providers and complete all CAQH applications.
• Independently leads managed care credentialing audits; conducts internal file audits.
• Prepare and submit enrollment applications to managed care insurance providers. Respond to any questions and complete any related follow up.
• Promptly responds to inquiries from other healthcare organizations, internal and external customers.
• Provides education to Bancroft staff members regarding credentialing requirements.
• Maintain a detailed log and/or database base all pending and completed work.
• Research and resolve any issues relating to provider/clinician NPI numbers
• Managed the deactivation of provider numbers, effective dates, and prepared notification of deactivation status.
• Provide weekly updates regarding status of any outstanding practitioner…