Cooper University Health Care

Credentialing Specialist

Cooper University Health Care$60K — $99K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in medical staff services, particularly with credentialing.
  • Experience in a managed care or healthcare environment is preferred.
  • Excellent rapport in communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills; analytical abilities are a must.
  • Associate degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • CPCS or CPMSM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire credentialing and privileging process for new medical staff and allied health professionals.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Medical Staff Services to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Manage reappointment processes for existing medical staff and allied health professionals.
  • Maintain accurate data entry and documentation for all credentialing activities.
  • Utilize resourcefulness and good judgment to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on high-quality patient care.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Engagement in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Full Job Description

The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for the entire initial credentialing and privileging process and reappointment process for all new medical staff and allied health professional applicants to ensure the highest quality patient care at Cooper University Health Care.

 

 

The position collaborates with the Director Medical Staff Services to ensure compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Joint Commission Standards, and other regulatory requirements. 

 

Resourcefulness, good judgment, self-sufficiency, and good organizational skills are required to prioritize and accomplish tasks.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical staff services with duties that involved medical staff and allied health credentialing. 

 

Managed care or other healthcare environment preferred. 

 

Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft products (Word, Excel); data entry accuracy critical. Excellent/professional communication skills. 

 

Strong time management, customer service, organization and analytical skills.  

Associate degree or equivalent experience bachelor’s degree preferred.

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Staff Management (CPMSM) by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) preferred.

Salary Min ($)USD $29.00 Salary Max ($)USD $48.00

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
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