Credentialing Specialist

This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Pride Health is hiring a Credentialing Specialist to support our client's healthcare facility in Morristown, NJ. 
 
Job Details: 
Schedule:  Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4 PM
Location:  Morristown, NJ 07960
Job Type: Local contract
Contract Length: 3 Months + possibility of an extension
Pay Range: $30.00 to $35.00/hour*
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.  
 
Job Responsibilities:-

• Enforce regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Prepare and maintain reports of credentialing activities such as accreditation, membership or facility privileges.
• Ensure that all information meets legal, federal and state guidelines when processing applications.
• Responsible for carrying out various credentialing processes in relation to physicians and allied health practitioners.
• Process applications for initial applicants as well as reappointments (approximately 125-200 quarterly).
• Collect and process significant amounts of verification and accreditation information.
• Maintain and update accurate information in the Echo database (includes education, training, experience, licensure).
• Prepare material for Credentials Committee meeting, MEC, as well as Board of Trustees meeting.
• Set up and maintain provider information in Echo. Maintain confidentiality of provider information.
• Schedules, and on occasion attends and takes minutes for site-based medical staff department meetings.
• Process and collect dues for the site-based medical staff; compile and maintain current and accurate data for all providers.
• Sets up and maintains provider information in the online credentialing database.
• Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers.
• Maintains confidentiality of provider information.

 
Required Skills & Experience:-

• Knowledge of the credentialing process required
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to research and analyze data
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent computer skills

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Interested? Apply Today! 
#PHCNonClinicalZipFor workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.