Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist Full Time
UHS
Summary
This position will follow department policies and procedures, collect data for the verification and evaluation of providers applying for initial appointment and reappointment. Individuals in this role interact with applicants, liaisons, department chairs, and medical staff leaders. Through the work performed individuals in this position assist the department in complying with applicable accreditation standards.
Job description
Job Overview
This position will follow department policies and procedures, collect data for the verification and evaluation of providers applying for initial appointment and reappointment. Individuals in this role interact with applicants, liaisons, department chairs, and medical staff leaders. Through the work performed individuals in this position assist the department in complying with applicable accreditation standards.
The individuals in this role are responsible for maintaining accurate and complete credentials files, maintaining credentialing database, identifying potential issues, and adverse information, independently investigating, and validating information. Also, the individual must be familiar with medical staff meeting management and minute taking. Always practices service excellence. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- CPCS certification required through National Association Medical Staff Services
- Minimum of 1-4 years of progressive experience in Medical Staff Services
- Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required
- MD-Staff credentialing software knowledge preferred
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, strong computer skills and customer service skills required
Requirements
- Minimum of Associate degree required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- CPCS certification required through National Association Medical Staff Services
- Minimum of 1-4 years of progressive experience in Medical Staff Services
- Communication and interpersonal skills required
- Basic computer skills required
- Customer service skills required
- MD-Staff credentialing software knowledge preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.