Credentialing Specialist at TEKsystems

Credentialing Specialist

100% On-Site - Cincinnati, OH

$30-35/hr based on experience

Job Description:

• The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for coordination and preparation of medical staff functions.
• Ensures that all expirables are reviewed, obtained and managed on a monthly basis according to the rules and policies.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all business/work and medical staff information. Assists in the managing the flow of information between medical staff services, Credentials Committee and MEC Committee, medical staff leadership and Chief Medical Officer.
• Manages the FPPE process and the integration of OPPE during reappointment.

Day to Day Responsibilities - This is a full-time contract job opportunity with benefits!

• Coordinate the credentialing activities of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff.
• Provide administrative support to Credentials, General Staff and other Medical Staff committees and departments of TCH as directed.
• Process requests for additional privileges and monitor all follow-up, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Process requests for one-time privileges, visiting physicians and/or student observers.
• Coordinate verification of professional liability coverage, medical licensure, board certification, BLS,ACLS, ATLS, and/or NRP certifications and DEA certification, as required.
• Obtain updated PPD and annual AHP evaluations in addition to Joint Commission accreditation.
• Assist with the coordination of annual dues processed.
• Assist customers in the absence of the Credentialing Assistant and/or Administrative Assistant.
• Assist with coordination of yearly on-call schedule preparation and coordination of Department Director election (every two years).
• Coordinate preparation and distribution of new committee roster (every two years) and yearly master calendar.
• Assist with verifications of medical staff membership and clinical privileges of providers from other healthcare facilities.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years in a healthcare setting performing credentialing, privileging, and medical staff services functions.
• Must have strong computer experience with database management, Microsoft Office and Windows applications.
• Must have experience with Joint Commission and other healthcare regulatory bodies.
• CPCS or CPMSM Licensure/Certifications

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.