Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist

Job Title : Credentialing Specialist Location : Barnabas Health Corp Department : Medical Staff Req : 0000145791 Status : Full-Time Shift : Day Pay Range : $52,666.00

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• $72,416.00 Annual Pay Transparency : The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview : The Credentialing Specialist is accountable for performing duties related to the sending, receiving, processing, and primary source verifying applications for initial and reappointment and their related clinical privileges.

Exemplifies a culture of excellence, effective communication and collaboration, and customer service with central Medical Staff Office (MSO) leadership and staff, internal and external customers, providers, and clinical and administrative leaders within RWJBarnabas Health.

Handles, with discretion, issues that are significant, complex, multidisciplinary, sensitive, and confidential.

Possesses and develops a strong grasp of the medical staff operations and the cultures of each affiliated institution and works to collaborates with local Medical Staff Offices to facilitate timely completion of credentialing processing.

Works to develop an overall singular culture of excellence and efficiency across the enterprise.

Qualifications : Required : Associates degree or combination of education and experience deemed equivalent Successful completion of all RWJBarnabas Health orientation programs Preferred : Two years' prior experience in Medical Staff credentialing preferred.

Certified Professional in Medical Staff Management (CPMSM) or Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) preferred Knowledge of credentialing software and associated applications strongly preferred (MDStaff) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Scheduling Requirements : Hybrid, with on-site and remote capabilities available.

Essential Functions : Oversees and assists with application management and verification activities, preliminary analysis of application and verification information Analyze verification information, to include identifying red flag and / or adverse information and notifying central MSO leadership in accordance with policies Oversee the monitoring of expiring information such as but not limited to DEA, license, professional liability insurance, and specialty board certification status; maintain and update credentials file(s) Management of database entries for accuracy and completeness Maintenance of electronic files as required Effective and timely communication with local medical staff offices Timely and accurately prepare credential files for audit and submission to the hospitals Monitor staff productivity in accordance with standard turn-around-times Maintain a working knowledge of relevant regulatory standards (i.e., TJC, DNV and NCQA), state and federal requirements, and applicable Medical Staff Bylaws Assist with the development and implementation of credentialing and recredentialing workflows to ensure efficient and effective alignment of processes Assist in the development or revision of credentialing related forms Participation in special project teams as assigned Training of new staff as assigned

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

LI-AB1 At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.

From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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