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Coordinates credentials verification and analysis activities to support appointment, reappointment and other credentialing activities to the practitioners of the medical staff of all Aurora Health Care hospitals, surgical clinics and health network, and external customers.
Job Responsibility:
Evaluates requests for applications and obtains authorization as needed
Determines appropriate action to accept or deny application requests
Initiates application process
Processes applications, reappointments and other credentialing events to the Medical Staff/Network, assessing practitioner information to determine the presence of potentially adverse information and determines further action required
Responsible for quality control on the content and completeness of finalized practitioner credentials files
Coordinates biennial review, ensuring each practitioner seeking reappointment is evaluated according to requirements by external accreditation and regulatory standards
Documents all work performed for credentialing events in database as part of the communication with internal customers
Communicates the progress, completion and findings of ongoing applications to leadership, and as appropriate to other customers
Identifies evolving issues of concern and takes appropriate action
Maintains credentialing database according to department policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines
Provides an electronic historical record of credentialing events within the organization
Responsible for investigation and documentation of practitioner credentials, utilizing specialized knowledge to obtain verification of all aspects of a practitioner's background, training and past practice
Understands credentialing requirements of both The Joint Commission and NCQA, CMS and other governmental requirements, and performs in accordance with these standards
Generates and maintains accurate documentation that may be reviewed and judged for acceptability by state and federal licensing agencies, external customers and may be called into a court of law to justify decision-making by Aurora entities
Manages external audits for delegated credentialing contracts, prepares and reviews files, transmits to delegate, demonstrates adherence to NCQA standards through individual credentialing records
Evaluates privilege requests to ensure that required supporting documentation named in privilege criteria is included
Deals with customer questions and complaints by Aurora Health Care caregivers, physicians, allied health practitioners and external agencies
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Typically requires 3 years of experience in a related field such as physician credentialing, medical education, or medical staff office in a healthcare environment
Strong customer and physician relations skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of basic medical terminology (department specific)
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb and reach above shoulders at various times in each workday
Must be able to file in a five-drawer filing cabinet
Must be able to use hands with fine manipulation when using computer keyboard
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs