What are the responsibilities and job description for the REMOTE - Credentialing Specialist (Non-Exempt) - FT Days position at Mercy?
Position: Credentialing Specialist
Location: REMOTE - Mercy Hospital Southeast
Shift: FT Days 40/hrs per week
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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Coordinates accurate verification of approximately 8,000 practitioner files forinitial appointment and reappointment within established time frames and in accordance with the standardsrequired by the accrediting/regulatory agencies for all Mercy Network, Mercy Clinic and Mercy Hospitals. This includes preparing and sending applications, gathering, entering and verifyinginformation received in the application process and communicating verbally and written with applicants as necessary to complete their application. Specialist must be detail oriented and have ability to understand complex credentialingrequirements needed by facility and variances for credentialing in multiple states. Must be deadline driven and can easily adapt to expedited requests. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree or previous data entry or credentialing, experience may be substituted for education.
Experience: Previous credentialing or database entry experience preferred.
Applicant must be detail oriented and able to work in a demanding and fast paced work environment.
Analytical experience preferred.
Preferred Certifications: Valid certification as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) and/or Certified Professional Medical Services management (CPMSM).
Certification must be passed within two years of becoming eligible for exam.
Other: Detail oriented. Able to easily adapt to change. Self-starter. Position requires long hours sitting at a computer.
Some travel is required. Position requires flexible hours outside of the normal work day.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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