Human Resources Job In Santa Fe, New Mexico
Credentialing Specialist Medical Staff/Full-Time
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Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Type of Facility: Hospital
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Medical Staff Services, performs credentialing and recredentialing in accordance with The Joint Commission, CMS and Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, policy and procedure requirements for the purpose of Medical/APC staff membership and privileges. The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist manages practitioner files working cooperatively with practitioners, internal departments and contract groups to ensure the seamless and timely flow of credentials information in order to meet credentialing deadlines. Individual must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills in executing functions to ensure the orderly flow of business.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. Two or more years of college in business courses preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) through the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) or must become certified within thirty six (36) months after date of hire.
SKILLS:
- Strong reading and writing skills in English
- Above average verbal and written communication skills to promote excellent customer relations
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Must be flexible and have the ability to multitask
- Ability to learn new software programs and operate general office equipment
- Excellent telephone skills, with ability to transmit and receive information accurately
- Ability to work in stressful situations and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
EXPERIENCE: Two or more years’ experience in health care environment working directly with physicians, advanced practice professionals and office staff demonstrating the ability to complete assigned tasks independently or with minimum supervision. Credentialing or Medical Staff management experience desired.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director, Medical Staff Services
ENVIRONMENT: General office environment and general hospital departments/nursing units (100%) of the day.
- Bloodborne pathogen A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move around the hospital to all units/departments and off-site clinics for about 20% of the day, sitting in office 80% of the day. Use of computer to enter data, type reports and request reports. Requires close work, good vision, dexterity to write as well as type. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours vary, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.