Credentials Specialist (Full-Time) - Medical Staff Credentials

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the activities required for the initial appointment of physicians advanced practice providers.
• Coordinates the activities required for the re-appointment of physicians and advance practice providers.
• Maintains a credentialing process that meets statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with medical staff leadership in the appointment and reappointment of physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Supports the medical staff in the appointment and reappointment of physicians and advanced practice providers in meeting as required.
• Assists medical staff to create and maintain criteria for privileging and delineation of clinical privileges.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership throughout the system in the appointment and reappointment of physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years healthcare experience with emphasis that the candidate has experience in:
• Extensive communication skills both verbal and written
• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Conflict negotiation skills
• Clerical skills with emphasis in resource management
• Ability to insure the confidentiality of issues
• Strong computer skills including skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Requirements

Degrees:

High School/Ged

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.