Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 7:00a - 3:30p

JOB SUMMARY: 

Penn State Health is growing and seeking organized and process-driven professionals to join our team as Credentialing Specialists! 

An important role in ensuring that we are providing our patients with the best care, the credentialing specialist is responsible for day to day credentialing activities of the medical and advanced practice staff, as well as supporting the Manager of Medical Staff Services with all activities related to the appointment and reappointment processes including managing the day to day maintenance of credentialing records (electronic and paper). 

As a role requiring a high focus on detail and organization, the Credentialing Specialist will follow established processes to: 

Evaluate and process initial and reappointment applications including performing all applicable credentialing and re-credentialing verification functions. Review the medical staff application for completeness and accuracy to initiate the verification process; verify receipt of requested documentation to support the credentialing, provider enrollment and human resource processes and review; identifies adverse information, if applicable, analyze licensure status and enters file into specialty database. 

Provide a summary of the file to the Manager, Medical Staff Services for final evaluation and approval of credentialing. Maintain accurate credentials for each provider (e.g. license status and expirations, board certifications, reappointments and malpractice coverage). Generate and analyze reports from specialty database to monitor credentials of each provider. Coordinate and monitor medical and advanced practice staff licensure applications/status changes. Maintain credentialing database/Find A Physician, MSO website, reports, analysis of data. Communicate with internal and external colleagues and resources and participate in scheduled audits by outside sources. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Associates Degree plus 1 year job related experience required OR 3 years job related experience required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

Intermediate computer skills required 

Oral and written communications skills required. 

Organizational and project management skills required. 

Ability to analyze data and resolve conflicts required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Excellent computer skills preferred (Word, Excel, Access, website management). 

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) and/or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) preferred. 

Credentialing experience preferred. 

BENEFITS: 

Penn State Health offers exceptional benefits including healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and an excellent Paid Time Off program to ensure that our employees maintain a strong life/work balance! This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact! 

ABOUT PENN STATE HEALTH: 

Penn State Health is one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. It is a multi-hospital health system, Academic Medical Center and Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center serving patients and communities across Central Pennsylvania. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute in scenic Hershey, PA. It also includes Penn State Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Reading, PA, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA, and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine. 

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.