Credentialing Specialist Mercy Health St Elizabeth Youngstown

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Credentialing Specialist facilitates Credentials Verification Organization (CVO) provider application and data collection, application processing and Primary Source Verification (PSV) for the ministry. Supports Bon Secours Mercy Health's on-boarding and off boarding processes. This role follows established standard operating procedures and market specific medical staff bylaws and demonstrates exceptional customer service, communication, reliability and commitment to quality.

Essential Job Functions

• Follows a standardized comprehensive credentialing application and data collection, application processing, and primary source verification processes that comply with all applicable regulatory standards.

• Executes credentialing application and data collection, application processing, primary source verification for all new applicants and applicants for re-credentialing. Assures applications are correct, complete, resolves discrepancies in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.

• Assures files and documents are ready for Medical Director review, including all Credential Committees and Medical Staff Office(MSO). Works with the credentialing auditors to correct any deficiencies.

• Organizes and maintains provider data and files. Processes applications timely and ensures that quality benchmarks are met with regards to turnaround times, accuracy of information and other CVO and regulatory metrics.

• Assures that provider database is maintained with new and updated accurate provider information.

• Follows all regulatory requirements related to the primary source verification process for medical staff and managed care compliance.

• Completes credentialing compliance check points to assure that files are ready for release.

• Maintains awareness of The Joint Commission (TJC), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Center for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) and other regulatory compliance guidelines through BSMH CVO provided continuing education.

• Demonstrates excellent professional communication skills while interacting with colleagues, customer relations and MSO representatives, and leadership to collect missing information or resolve issues.

• Maintains a strong respect for privacy and confidentiality.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certified Professional Medical Staff Management (CPMSM) or Certified Professional Credentials Specialist (CPCS) by National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) (preferred)

Education

High School or GED (required)

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare or other related field (preferred)

Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare or other related field (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year recent experience in medical staff services or CVO setting (preferred)

Training

Credentialstream Credentialing software (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email ~~~ . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ~~~