Under general supervision, the Credentialing Coordinator is responsible and accountable for all functions relating to credentialing and re-credentialing of the medical staff and allied health professionals as appropriate for the Baylor Scott & White Health. The Credentialing Coordinator is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the credentialing database system. The Credentialing Coordinator assures optimum performance of the department and is knowledgeable of Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other regulatory agencies as they pertain to medical staff and allied health professionals.
The Credentialing Coordinator job duties include, but are not limited to:
Coordinating the credentialing, re-credentialing and clinical privileging process of new applications and reappointment for allied/medical health professionals in compliance with the medical staff bylaws, medical staff policies and procedures, AHP policies, JCAHO, CMS standards and other regulatory agencies.
Processes confidential medical staff and allied health professional files requests
Confirms correct TSCA application (as applicable) is being utilized and is accurate and complete.
The ideal candidate for the Credentialing Coordinator role will possess knowledge of Health Line System (Medical Staff Line and/or Echo) or other credentialing systems, and have advanced computer skills in word processing, spread sheets and databases.
Benefits Our competitive benefits package includes*:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience