Credentialing Coordinator

Credentialing Coordinator I
Summa Health Systems
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
1077 Gorge Blvd Akron OH 44310

Summary:
Coordinates all aspects of the credentialing/re-credentialing verification process for assigned contracted clients to meet all appropriate accrediting body, state and federal regulations and client-specific requirements. Assists in conducting delegated audits and handles credentialing/ re-credentialing of health delivery organizations for contracted clients. Maintains expirables in Credentialing system.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education Required:
-Associate's degree in business or healthcare related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Current NAMSS CPCS certification preferred; obtain CPCS certification within three years of meeting eligibility requirements.

Experience & Training Required:
-One year or more experience in a managed care, medical staff/credentialing, or hospital environment.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
-Strong analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills, including editing and proofreading, to ensure high quality of communication, documentation, and published information.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of credentialing information is essential.
-Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional and credentialing software preferred.
-Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, leadership, and internal/external customers.
-Demonstrate superior organization skills, priority setting, accomplish work independently and reliably, and multi-task management.
-Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Level of Physical Demands:
-Sedentary: Exerts up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
-Mobility: as required.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
$21.33/hr - $25.60/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.