What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialing Technician I position at Tanana Chiefs Conference?
Location
Fairbanks, AK, US
Organization Name
Clinical Staff Office
Job Summary
Job Summary: Job incumbent assists with credentialing and privileging for Clinical Staff. Ensures the safety of TCC patients by ensuring that clinical staff are appropriately credentialed and privileged, and that they comply with ongoing activities to maintain their clinical staff membership.
Adhere to the TCC Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.
Adhere to the TCC Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Representative Duties: Under general supervision of the Credentialing Manager, job incumbent will:
1. Facilitate the initiation, processing, monitoring, and maintenance of credentialing records for clinical staff, locum tenens, and residents as directed by the Credentialing Manager.
2. Maintain current knowledge of credentialing and accreditation policies, national standards, and best practices.
3. Assist with monitoring, and tracking credentialing reporting and expiration date data. .
4. Assist with Maintaining accurate records of Credentialing files, policies and procedures and coordinates and facilitates ongoing audits and policy reviews.
5. Assist in coordination of accreditation activities related to credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers and clinical staff members, and work to maintain compliance with AAAHC, CARF, HRSA and other accreditation or accreditation-like standards.
6. Maintain Clinical Staff Office (CSO)- related aspects of the Verge system and data spreadsheets for credentialing, privileging, and peer review activities; this includes, but is not limited to: keeping current staff lists; running regular reports and distributing to managers as appropriate; maintaining accurate data, working with software vendor on process improvements to enhance staff utilization of the software; and escalating issues to the vendor as needed.
7. Work with clinical staff to ensure they are properly trained and utilizing the Verge software package for re-appointment and other credentialing-related activities.
8. Participate in Health Services Committees regarding Clinical Staff Office issues when requested.
9. Maintain current knowledge of internal TCC department functions and of the external organizations with which TCC interacts.
10. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client, employee, and medical staff issues.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Representative Duties: Under general supervision of the Credentialing Manager, job incumbent will:
1. Facilitate the initiation, processing, monitoring, and maintenance of credentialing records for clinical staff, locum tenens, and residents as directed by the Credentialing Manager.
2. Maintain current knowledge of credentialing and accreditation policies, national standards, and best practices.
3. Assist with monitoring, and tracking credentialing reporting and expiration date data. .
4. Assist with Maintaining accurate records of Credentialing files, policies and procedures and coordinates and facilitates ongoing audits and policy reviews.
5. Assist in coordination of accreditation activities related to credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers and clinical staff members, and work to maintain compliance with AAAHC, CARF, HRSA and other accreditation or accreditation-like standards.
6. Maintain Clinical Staff Office (CSO)- related aspects of the Verge system and data spreadsheets for credentialing, privileging, and peer review activities; this includes, but is not limited to: keeping current staff lists; running regular reports and distributing to managers as appropriate; maintaining accurate data, working with software vendor on process improvements to enhance staff utilization of the software; and escalating issues to the vendor as needed.
7. Work with clinical staff to ensure they are properly trained and utilizing the Verge software package for re-appointment and other credentialing-related activities.
8. Participate in Health Services Committees regarding Clinical Staff Office issues when requested.
9. Maintain current knowledge of internal TCC department functions and of the external organizations with which TCC interacts.
10. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client, employee, and medical staff issues.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. One year direct experience with credentialing of clinical staff and/or closely-related role in a healthcare setting strongly preferred
2. Two years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred
3. Experience with Alaska Native people preferred.
4. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Knowledge of current healthcare credentialing standards and practices.
3. Knowledge of document retention and confidentiality requirements.
4. Extremely detail oriented and exceptional follow-through with long-term projects and tasks.
5. Sound organizational skills.
6. Strong project management skills.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and prioritize accordingly.
8. Computer knowledge with ability to work with databases, document management systems, spreadsheets, and other data-driven software applications.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
1. One year direct experience with credentialing of clinical staff and/or closely-related role in a healthcare setting strongly preferred
2. Two years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred
3. Experience with Alaska Native people preferred.
4. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Knowledge of current healthcare credentialing standards and practices.
3. Knowledge of document retention and confidentiality requirements.
4. Extremely detail oriented and exceptional follow-through with long-term projects and tasks.
5. Sound organizational skills.
6. Strong project management skills.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and prioritize accordingly.
8. Computer knowledge with ability to work with databases, document management systems, spreadsheets, and other data-driven software applications.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision
Physical demands: Incumbent may be sitting long periods of time, looking at the computer screen for extended periods, and repetitive motion due to typing. Job incumbent may be required at times to lift and carry up to fifty pounds. Incumbent must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a busy and sometimes stressful environment. Since TCC is located in various locations within Fairbanks, incumbent must have access to transportation for occasional distribution of materials and meetings between buildings.
Summation
Summary: Must complete tasks with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and have the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively.
Salary : $41,844 - $59,015