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Hospital for Special Surgery

Credentialing Coordinator

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, us, 10261


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Credentialing Coordinator

Enterprise Credentialing & Academic Promotions (ECAP)

Education Institute

Full-Time

Overview:

The Credentialing Coordinator, under supervision of Credentialing Manager plays a key role with development, planning and implementation of the credentialing/privileging process.

The Credentialing Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all Medical Staff related information, organizing and preparing for committee meetings, and ensuring compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, accrediting and regulatory agencies (i.e., Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, NCQA) in regard to credentialing while developing and maintaining a working knowledge of the statutes and laws.

In this role the ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail and organization, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Major Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

:

Initiates process for Physician/Allied Health/GME initial appointment applications and reappointment applications for hospital and regional sites

Reviews and analyzes Physician/Allied Health/GME applications for initial appointment and reappointment and credentialing documents including clinical education/training, board certification and eligibility, licensure, accreditation, work history, liability insurance and malpractice claims history. Assesses completeness of information and qualifications relative to established standards. Identify and flag adverse information from application materials for the purpose of conducting special follow-up investigations in preparation for Credentials Committee review

Maintain applicant tracking system for follow-up of unanswered correspondence according to schedules designed to maintain departmental standards for application processing time

Respond to all 2805-K verification query requests

Tracks and maintains expiring licenses/registrations/health assessments for all credentialed providers and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations for all initial appointments

Send monthly communications to credentialed providers and Department chiefs related to expiring licenses/registrations/health assessments

Internally audit, organize and maintain provider files in accordance with established principles of legal documentation and confidentiality

Assists in managing the flow of information between the ECAP team, Credentials and MEC Committee members, Medical Staff Leadership

Assists in preparing files for payor delegated credentialing audits to ensure compliance.

Perform other related ECAP Department assignments as required and provide backup coverage as needed

Identify, develop, implement, and maintain credentialing/reappointment reports and or department workflow(s)

Prepares and attends monthly Credentials Committee meetings, coordinates agenda, takes minutes and provides administrative support

Prepares Credentials Report, coordinates agenda and supporting documents for Medical Board and Board of Trustees meetings

Prepares data reports for various configurations of data such as provider profiles, pending provider list, and expired credentials

Facilitates the ECAP Application Process Experience Survey

Perform other related administrative ECAP Department assignments as required

Lead ECAP huddles

Coordinate On Boarding Task Force Meetings

Coordinate meetings with NYPH and Non-NYPH Program Coordinators/Administrators

Enrollment of 2 Factor Authentication via Imprivata for prescribers

EPIC approvals – verify credentialed provider’s DEA in Cactus

EPIC/IT Ticket Submissions for GME InRotators and OnCalls

QualificationsEDUCATION:

Associates degree in a related field - Minimum Required

Bachelor’s degree in a related field - Preferred

CPCS - Preferred

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in processing initial and reappointment applications with knowledge in Joint Commission, NCQA, & Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.Experience working on Cactus or MSOW database, and with excellent writing and verbal communication

Prior experience in delegated credentialing

(Preferred)

Works well with high demand and strict deadlines

(Preferred)

TECHNICAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum Required

Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter

Project management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Excellent Organizational Skills

Familiarity with EPIC clinical software solutions

(Preferred)

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum Required

Demonstrates commitment to continual advancement of verbal and written communication skills

Ability to exercise diplomacy and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers to include internal and external customers and administrative staff, thereby promoting good customer and departmental relationships

Models high-level of Professionalism in all interactions

Exhibits exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills and is able to cope with stress effectively

High-level of Resiliency and Adaptability

Demonstrated proficiency in setting priorities and organizing work to meet strict deadlines

(Preferred)

Other Requirements

#LI-Onsite #LI-TA1Pay Range - Minimum

USD $55,000.00/Yr.Pay Range - Maximum

USD $65,000.00/Yr.