I. General Summary

• Under general supervision, performs the administrative functions related to medical and house staff credentialing. Provides administrative support to related Credentialing Committees.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Performs reference checks on medical staff applicants by preparing and sending letters for verification to prior hospital affiliations, medical schools, National Practitioner Data Bank, Board of Physician Quality Assurance, etc.
• Collects data directly from practitioners such as curriculum vitaes, copies of state licensure, D.E.A. information, and Insurance information. Requests information from other internal Hospital departments including Medical Records, Risk Management, and Quality Assurance that aid in the reappointment process.

At University of Maryland Medical System, our values are the building blocks of the shared culture and common understanding that guide us in fulfilling our mission and vision as we provide Marylandersa better state of care.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County and western Cecil County.

III. Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Some college is preferred. Must have CPCS or CPMSM certification or certification received within 18 months of hire.
• Three (3) years of previous experience in medical staff administration is required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA, Federal, and State requirements regarding the credentialing process.
• Knowledge of personal computers including work processing and spreadsheet software is required for logging and tracking credentials through the medical system. Knowledge of credentialing software is preferred.
• Ability to gather and coordinate required information under strict timelines is required.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail is required in order to comply with credentialing requirements.
• Highly effective verbal communication, presentation skills, and writing skills are necessary in order to work with medical or nursing staff.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Effective critical thinking and organizational skills,

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