Share Email Opening Title Communication and Credentialing Specialist (680)  Category Med Staff Services - 7183   Description JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Staff Communication and Credentialing Specialist position is responsible for coordinating physician and staff communication utilizing diagnotes or other communication tools. Processes credentialing applications and reappointment applications for the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff. Facilitates and assists with the OPPE and FPPE (Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation) reports and credentialing processes. Assists with HFAP survey preparation. EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/14/2021 QUALIFICATIONS: JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES: Organizational skills: Ability to organize tasks to meet various deadlines. Teamwork with other credentialing specialist to meet deadlines. Trustworthiness to handle and keep confidential all credentialing information. Communication skills to work closely and communicate with physicians to meet their needs and the needs of the department.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Processes application for appointment and reappointment for the Medical Staff and Allied Health staff. Facilitates physician review of applications. Maintains physician and allied health files and databases. Enters and updates all databases. Complete installation and usage of MD Staff credentialing software. Meet all regulatory requirements regarding credentialing and privileging. Responds to inquiry letters. Responsible for coordinating physician and staff communication utilizing diagnotes or other communication tools. Facilitates and assists with the OPPE and FPPE (Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation) reports, reappointments credentialing, and other credentialing processes including affiliation letters and maintaining credential files. Assists with HFAP accreditation survey preparation. Assists with data review and other duties as assigned. EXPECTED BEHAVIORS: Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates patient’s first standards. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Possesses organizational skills of self and work. Demonstrated competence in the use of computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel with PowerPoint and Access being a plus. Basic knowledge in the use of office equipment.   Position Requirements ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Experience as a credentialing professional is preferred. NAMSS Certifications (CPCS and/or CPMSM) preferred. Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Patient Rights and Confidentiality, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift First   Resubmittal due to closure after 120 days open?   Number of Openings   Exempt/Non-Exempt   Position Communication and Credentialing Specialist (680)   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 9/24/2021   Location Hancock Regional Hospital   About the Organization YOUR HEALTH IS OUR LIFE Hancock Health is an Indiana-based, full-service healthcare network serving Hancock County and the surrounding areas. Our health system includes Hancock Regional Hospital, Hancock Physician Network and more than 20 other healthcare facilities, such as wellness centers, women's clinics, family practices, and the Sue Ann Wortman Cancer Center. A Caring Community Partner Our goal at Hancock Health is simple: To give every person the personalized attention necessary for a happy, healthy life. Our mission, vision, and values embody this goal. OUR MISSION To be a Caring Community Partner by healing, improving health and wellness, alleviating suffering, and delivering acts of kindness one person at a time. OUR VISION To be nationally recognized for kindness in the delivery of excellent quality patient care, efficient and effective operations, the adoption of proven technologies, the creation of a positive workplace environment, and excellence in community service. OUR VALUES Exceptional | Honorable | Devoted | Reliable | Kind   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://HancockRegionalHospital.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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