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Credentialing Specialist

Morristown, NJ 07960

Posted: 11/16/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 581463 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Credentialing Specialist
Temp - 3 months
Morristown, NJ
Pay Range: $33-$36/hr
Must Have:
  • Knowledge of the credentialing process
  • Experience with researching and analyzing data
  • Proficient using PC programs
Preferred: 
  • Healthcare industry experience
Job Summary:

The Credentialing Specialist will provide support through the following responsibilities listed below.
  • Enforce regulatory compliance and quality assurance
  • Prepare and maintain reports of credentialing activities such as accreditation, membership or facility privileges
  • Ensure that all information meets legal, federal and state guidelines when processing applications
  • Responsible for carrying out various credentialing processes in relation to physicians and allied health practitioners
  • Process applications for initials applicants as well as reappointments (approximately 125-200 quarterly)
  • Collect and process significant amounts of verification and accreditation information
  • Maintain and update accurate information in the Echo database (includes education, training, experience, licensure)
  • Prepare material for Credentials Committee meeting, MEC as well as Board of Trustees meeting
  • Sets up and maintains provider information in Echo Maintains confidentiality of provider information
  • Ensure compliance with the Bylaws at each location as it pertains to the credentialing process
  • Schedule, and on occasion attend and take minutes for site based medical staff department meetings
  • Process and collect dues for the site based medical staff Compiles and maintains current and accurate data for all providers
  • Sets up and maintains provider information in online credentialing database
  • Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers
  • Maintains confidentiality of provider information
  • All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of the credentialing process required
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to research and analyze data
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Excellent computer skills

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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