<p>Overview</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Assists with the operational administration of the credentialing and recredentialing/reappointment processes. Executes daily tasks based on implemented policies and procedures to assure compliance with applicable credentialing standards including The Joint Commission, NCQA and/or accrediting and regulatory bodies. Coordinates with appropriate leaders and facility/office contacts during initial appointment and recredential/reappointment process to meet set deadlines/committee approvals. Assists with file/report preparation and planning for Committee/Board review as well as other regulatory surveys/audits. Performs other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Administers credentialing, recredentialing/reappointment and privileging process for designated providers assuring compliance with applicable accrediting and regulatory standards.</p> <p>Coordinates verification of documentation and associated information assuring accuracy and timely follow-up.</p> <p>Administers and maintains comprehensive practitioner databases and files with particular emphasis on integrity and completeness of documentation.</p> <p>Provides status reports, ad hoc queries, and other documents and summaries as requested.</p> <p>Provides administrative support to appropriate leaders and applicable committees to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities and complying with the requirements outlined in the Bylaws, Policy/Procedures and Hospital Rules and Regulations.</p> <p>Executes daily tasks and special assignments to assure compliance with production and quality standards as well as fostering team approach.</p> <p>Completes assigned goals.</p> <p>Requirements, Preferences and Experience</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Minimum: Completion of Associate's Degree in office administration, business, computer science or related field or equivalent experience.</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>Preferred: Three years office experience in a health care or business environment providing administrative or support services. Previous credentialing experience.</p> <p>Minimum: Two years office experience in a health care or business environment providing administrative or support services.</p> <p>Special Skills</p> <p>Minimum: Knowledge and proficiency in the use of personal computers including Microsoft Office solutions e.g. Word and Excel.</p> <p>About Baptist Memorial Health Care</p> <p>At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.</p> <p>At Baptist, We Offer:</p> <p>Competitive salaries</p> <p>Paid vacation/time off</p> <p>Continuing education opportunities</p> <p>Generous retirement plan</p> <p>Health insurance, including dental and vision</p> <p>Sick leave</p> <p>Service awards</p> <p>Free parking</p> <p>Short-term disability</p> <p>Life insurance</p> <p>Health care and dependent care spending accounts</p> <p>Education assistance/continuing education</p> <p>Employee referral program</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Position: 19917 - Specialist-Credentialing</p> <p>Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office</p> <p>Department: HS Credentialing Corporate</p> <p>Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support</p> <p>Type: Non Clinical</p> <p>Work Type: Full Time</p> <p>Work Schedule: Days</p> <p>Location: US:TN:Memphis</p> <p>Located in the Memphis metro area</p>