Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years' relevant experience: Preferred
• Healthcare industry experience: Preferred
• Commercial healthcare experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Initiates letters of inquiry regarding education, training, personal medical references, staff affiliations, board certifications, out-of-state licensure and relevant information. Requests verification from the Medical Board of California for current state licensure. Queries the National Practitioner Databank. Creates confidential files on new practitioners and obtain copies of state licensure/s and certificates, if applicable.
• Conducts thorough background investigation, research and primary source verification of all components of the application file. Performs primary source verification of all necessary elements through letters or faxes, websites, telephone verifications or equivalent sources.
• Follows up on all incomplete or problematic information in a timely and consistent manner. Ensures that all reappointments are completed and reviewed by the appropriate credentialing entity before expiration date. Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals.
• Assists with conducting an annual review of Medical Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and all documents pertinent to the medical staff who are maintained in the department. Submits sections for revisions to appropriate committees. Keeps current with legal issues necessary for implementation of the bylaws etc. Oversees provider information in online credentialing databases and system.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.