What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialing Specialist position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Credentialing Specialist
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: Medical Staff
Req #: 0000260700
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $52,600.00 - $79,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
A Typical Day
The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for performing primary source verification and credentialing activities for physicians, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals, and other practitioners in accordance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and delegated credentialing agreements.
Working within the Credentials Verification Organization (CVO), the Credentialing Specialist manages assigned credentialing files from intake through completion, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant verification of practitioner qualifications to support medical staff appointment, clinical privileging, payor enrollment, and network participation activities across the health system.
- Coordinates application management and verification activities, preliminary analysis of application and verification information
- Perform primary source verification of licensure, education, training, board certification, work history, malpractice coverage, sanctions, and other credentialing elements
- Analyze verification information, to include identifying red flag and/or adverse information and notifying central MSO leadership in accordance with policies
- Maintain a working knowledge of healthcare accreditation and regulatory standards, including requirements from Joint Commission, DNV, NCQA, CMS, and applicable state and federal regulations
- Management of database entries for accuracy and completeness
- Generate reports related to credentialing status, expirables, and operational metrics
- Monitor expiring credentials and coordinate renewal activities
- Serve as a resource to practitioners, medical staff professionals, payor representatives, and internal stakeholders regarding credentialing requirements
- Collaborate with local Medical Staff Offices, Provider Enrollment, Human Resources, Compliance, and departmental leadership
- Support organizational goals related to provider onboarding and credentialing timeliness
- Participation in special project teams as assigned
To Be Considered
Required:
- Associates degree required or a combination of equivalent education, training and experience may be considered
- At least two (2) years of experience CVO or Medical Staff Services in an acute healthcare setting, including credentialing and privileging
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification within 2 years of hire
Preferred:
Bachelors degree in healthcare administration or other related field preferred
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $52,600 - $79,000