Credentialing Coordinator from Catapult Staffing

Job Title: Credentialing Coordinator - Onsite

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours

Job Summary:
The Credentialing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies, interpreting standards, and identifying, recommending, and implementing changes. This position serves as the liaison between the plan administration or accrediting organization and the medical or pastoral staff on matters such as credentialing and education. Responsibilities include verification of education and training, certification, and clinical practice submitted by physicians and allied health professionals. The Coordinator demonstrates leadership through advising the medical or pastoral staff and administration in understanding and applying the standards they must meet. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining all aspects of the credentialing function, including initial appointment, re-appointment, and managing yearly education cycles. The Coordinator advises staff leadership on matters of priority, advising on resolutions for current issues involving regulatory agencies, clinical privileges, and standards of care. This role exercises independent judgment and discretion while interacting with senior management, leadership of hospital(s), and physicians.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports, minutes, special projects/presentations, accreditation/certification reports, correspondence, email, and student handbook materials.
• Answer incoming calls and determine task urgency and priority.
• Manage and coordinate assigned programs.
• Develop and adhere to timelines for completing the initial screening of program applications and the accreditation process.
• Create/manage a tracking system to ensure each applicant is advancing appropriately through the application process.
• Create a system for onboarding new residents or other medical staff.
• Manage and integrate calendars.
• Coordinate/maintain handouts and training materials.
• Manage registration & credentialing process & any required documentation.
• Manage projects and timelines to achieve highest quality work within allotted period.
• Update the database for credentials daily.
• Recommend process improvements & present information to leadership.
• Responsible for all phases of preparation for staff meetings including production of agenda, documents for review and preparation of staff in advance to facilitate informed participation.

Job Standard Qualifications:

• Education/Skills: High School Diploma
• Experience: 2+ years