Credentialing Specialist

Company: Medicine Journal
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Responsible for initiating the credentialing process for the Erlanger Health System's Medical Staff, which includes, but is not limited to, processing new applications, and status changes.

Education:
Required:
Associate Degree in Business or Office Management or comparable combination of education and experience. Specialized courses in computer systems and business communications.

Preferred:
N/A

Experience:
Required:
Progressively responsible experience in an administrative office in a health-related field.

Preferred:
Knowledge of medical staff organizational structures. Hands-on experience with a medical staff in a hospital setting.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services or have the ability to become certified in three years.

Preferred:
N/A

Department Position Summary:
Responsible for initiating the credentialing process for the Erlanger Health System's Medical Staff, which includes, but is not limited to, processing new applications, and status changes. Prepares summary sheets for the Board of Trustees. Maintains Physician Masterfile for the Hospital's SMS. Provides administrative support to the Medical Staff Coordinator, Medical Staff Specialist and the Chiefs of Service.

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