Role & seniority: Credentialing Coordinator (entry-level to mid; requires 1 year credentialing experience or a bachelor’s with substitution)

Stack/tools: CAS/EHIS database management software; word processing and general database applications; familiarity with National Data Bank reporting; knowledge of accreditation standards and medical terminology

Top 3 responsibilities

Coordinate credentialing for appointments/reappointments of Medical Staff and Allied Health professionals
Maintain Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations; prepare agendas, attend, transcribe, and maintain minutes for medical staff meetings
Enter/retrieve data in CAS/EHIS; interact with National Data Bank; coordinate readiness for JCAHO (JCACHO) surveys and QA activities

Must-have skills

High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year credentialing experience (or bachelor’s in lieu of experience)
Basic knowledge of accreditation standards and related regulations; medical terminology
Proficiency with word processing and database management software

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree
Additional credentials or experience with JCAHO surveys and credentialing verification organizations
Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified; Emory Healthcare is the employer (equal opportunity; accommodations available upon request)

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, coordinates activities related to credentialing of Medical Staff and Allied Health professionals.
Maintains current copy of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. Prepares monthly schedule of medical staff and departmental meetings. Prepare agendas, attends, transcribes and maintains minutes for medical staff meetings.
Enters arid retrieves data from computer using CAS/EHIS database management software.
Makes requests of and reports to the National Data Bank as required. Coordinates the credentialing process for appointments/reappointments in compliance with the hospital Bylaws.
Coordinates with Q.A. Coordinates all preparation activity for J.C.A.H.O. surveys regarding Medical Staff and/or Credentialing area. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of credentialing experience in an acute care hospital, managed care organization and/or credentialing verification organization.
A bachelor's degree may be substituted in lieu of experience.
A basic knowledge of accreditation standards and state and federal credentialing related regulations and a working knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.
Must have experience with word processing and database management computer applications.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Credentialing Verification Specialist