Christiana Care Health System is looking for a Credentialing Specialist to assist in the in the credentialing/privileging process for assigned medical-dental staff departments and sections. The Credentialing Specialist will ensure compliance with: a) Christiana Care policies and procedures: b) Medical-Dental Staff Bylaws, policies and procedures; c) State and Federal requirements; and d) accreditation standards; and assistwith coordination and development of rules and specialty criteria for assigned medical-dental staff departments.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitates accurate and timely credentialing/privileging process for assigned departments during initial appointment and re-appointment.
Assembles information thoroughly to identify potential quality of care issues, behavioral problems, appropriate education and training and monitoring activities of health care providers granted staff membership and/or patient care privileges.
Interfaces effectively with the Manager and Assistant Manager of Medical-Dental Staff Services all aspects of the assigned credentialing process.
Facilitates the organization of appropriate credentialing material as required for presentation to Medical-Dental Staff Services management and respective department/committee chairs.
Prepares credentialing/privilege agendas, participation in meetings and follow up action for assigned departments/sections.
Records conclusions and recommendations succinctly and accurately to substantiate actions taken by assigned departments. Maintains and protects the confidential records of proceedings.
Facilitates the development of policies and procedures and implementation of policy changes as necessary for assigned departments/sections.
Participates in all aspects of the utilization of the Medical-Dental Staff credentialing system.
Communicates relevant credentialing information to Medical-Dental Staff Services management as appropriate.
Provides professional and technical assistance to health care professionals of assigned departments/sections.
Attends training sessions and workshops in assigned area to stay current on accreditation and other medical standards.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Minimum experience of three years in medical or dental staff credentialing activities. CPCS and/or CPMSM certification required.
Internal Number: 44174
About Christiana Care Health System
Christiana Care Health System is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and is one of the country's largest health care providers, ranking 21st in the nation for hospital admissions. Christiana Care is proudly a Nurse Magnet recognized institution. Christiana Care Health System is also one of the largest health care providers in the mid-Atlantic region, serving all of Delaware and portions of seven counties bordering the state in Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. A not-for-profit, non-sectarian health system, Christiana Care includes two hospitals with more than 1,100 patient beds, and is a major teaching hospital with two campuses. Christiana Care is continually recognized for excellence on a regional and national level. Our role in the community is expressed in the Christiana Care Way: "We serve our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that our neighbors value."Christiana Care is a great place to work because we value diversity and recognize it to be a core part of our success. Because of the diversity of our employees, affiliated health professionals and volunteers, ...we are positioned to meet the unique needs of our patients and community. We acknowledge and celebrate the uniqueness and talent of each employee. Because of our talented workforce we are able to provide a quality healthcare experience to our patients and community. We strive to create an inclusive environment in which individual diversity can be leveraged and thrive.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
