Details
Posted: 17-Jun-22
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Type: Full Time
Required Education: High School
Categories:
Managers / Coordinators
Operations
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
CREDENTIALS COORDINATOR - Medical Staff
Hybrid Remote Position
Lakeland Regional Health
People At The Heart Of All We Do!
The Credentials Coordinator is responsible to the Manager, Medical Staff Services and works in conjunction with the Credentialing Supervisor. The Credentials Coordinator performs a variety of functions necessary to credential and privilege an array of provider types in accordance with Joint Commission, Medicare Conditions of Participation, NCQA/AAAHC and other managed care contract requirements/guidelines and best practices.
Responsibilities include:
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
- Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
- Data entry for all applicants and reappointments into the CACTUS system.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities. Maintain accurate up-to-date information in the CACTUS system.
- Maintain accurate up-to-date files for each practitioner. Maintain good working relationship with physicians and their office personnel. Maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Prepare, proofread, copy and data entry of physician extender files. Complete quarterly report to supervisor for credentials committee.
- Prepare, verify information, and invoice for any outside facility that we manage data collection.
- Maintain current knowledge of office procedures, medical staff activities and department policies. Complete special projects as assigned.
- Organize job functions and work assignments to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School or Equivalent
- Associate Degree highly preferred
Required experience:
- 2 or more years of experience in a professional office setting.
- 1-3 years of healthcare credentialing or equivalent healthcare administrative experience.
- Understanding of Medical Staff industry practices.
Preferred experience:
- 1 or more years of hospital medical staff office experience including applications and privileging.
- Proficiency with Cactus Credentialing Software.
- Current Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Certification.
- OSHA Working Standards.
We offer an exceptional benefits plan!
- Paid Time Off (20+ days off per year to start)
- Zero-deductible/zero-co-pay medical coverage with LRH providers
- Vision and dental
- 401A and 403B retirement plan with employer match
- Discounts and wellness programs
- Competitive pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement
- Free YMCA membership
- Anniversary Appreciation Awards
- And so much more!
About Lakeland Regional Health:
Lakeland Regional Health is a large, globally recognized, award winning, integrated healthcare system located in Central Florida. LRH is a not-for-profit facility, which provides healthcare to everyone, regardless of status. Our 864-bed main Lakeland campus is one of the largest hospitals in the state of Florida and operates the second busiest single-site Emergency Department in the nation.
Email your resume today to Francesca.rene@mylrh.org or apply at: https://careers.mylrh.org Search Job ID: 14543
EOE M/F/D/V