Responsibilities of This Position Are

For a journey of opportunity…Credentialing Coordinator

Throughout the East Metro St. Paul, Minnesota area, there lies a health system dedicated to creating the best health care experience through a passion for caring. It's a system with a rich history and an unwavering commitment to state-of-the-art services. It's a system defined by its people, people working together for the community and one another. HealthEast Care System is looking for an experienced Credentialing Coordinator.

Responsibilities of this position are:

·  Process, as well as oversee the processing of, initial applications for clinical privileges and medical staff membership

·  Processes temporary and additional privilege requests

·  Process applications for Educational Experiences

·  Demonstrate active participation in the quality improvement process

·  Acts as a resource and provides guidance for credentialing department staff

·  Act as administrator for the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

·  Maintain the Delineation of Privilege Forms and Core Privilege Descriptions

·  Ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies (i.e., Joint Commission, CMS) in regard to credentialing while developing and maintaining a working knowledge of state statutes and laws

·  Support Credentialing Director in regard to accreditation and department of health surveys and attends survey interviews

Education and Experience

·  High School Diploma. CMSC or CPCS certification preferred

·  Five or more years comprehensive credentialing experience in an acute care hospital setting

·  Five or more years supervisory and/or managerial experience. Involvement with Joint Commission and Department of Health surveys

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication and presentation skills

·  Excellent customer service skills

·  Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with physicians and other clinical staff members, administrators, executives, etc.

·  Demonstrated ability to work independently

·  Effective time management, organizational and problem solving skills

·  Knowledge of health care management and environment

·  Demonstrated ability to utilize specific computer software

·  Demonstrated knowledge and skills in data collection, data analysis and interpreting results

·  Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology

·  Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail

·  Demonstrated ability to work well as a team leader

·  Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, NCQA, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) and other accrediting agency standards

To apply, please visit www.healtheast.org/careers. For additional information you may email Stacey Mears at .