Credentialing Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma.

📋 Description

• Obtain and verify all necessary credentialing and recredentialing documentation.

• Collaborate with staff and hospital leadership to ensure that applicants possess the appropriate credentials and training for patient care.

• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with Medical Staff policies, bylaws, rules, regulations, and relevant legal, state, federal, licensing board, Joint Commission, and Risk Management guidelines.

• Assist the Credentials Chairman and Supervisor of Medical Staff Services with privilege documents, credentialing policies, rules, and regulations.

• Oversee the appointment, reappointment, and credentialing processes for medical staff and allied health professionals.

• Ensure precise documentation and verification of education, experience, and licensure.

• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards, Medical Staff bylaws and credentialing policies, and National Practitioner Data Bank guidelines.

• Initiate background checks and validate education, experience, and licensure using online systems, correspondence, telephone inquiries, and reference questionnaires and reports.

• Develop and execute systems for compiling, maintaining, and retrieving comprehensive confidential medical staff records.

• Monitor changes in the environment for new requirements or collaboration opportunities and communicate them effectively.

• Support Medical Executive Committee and Credentials Committee meetings, including preparing meeting minutes, follow-up actions, and monthly credentialing updates.

• Act as a resource for internal departments regarding credentialing issues, clinician privileges, and changes in health plan participation.

• Maintain accurate databases of provider information.

• Coordinate the activities of others without having supervisory responsibilities.

• Interact with patients, customers, healthcare professionals, staff, and Director-level personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required; a college degree in a related field is preferred.

• A minimum of 1 year of related experience is preferred.

• Ability to organize, remain self-motivated, and effectively manage a demanding workload with frequent interruptions.

• Assertive with strong political intuitiveness skills.

• Proficient in professional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with independent thinking and judgment capabilities.

• Ability to operate general office machines and utilize PC applications.

• Licensure, registration, and certification: None.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.