Credentialing Specialist-Medical Staff Office-Methodist

This position has the ability for remote/hybrid scheduling. Residents in CA, NY, OR, VT, WA, Washington DC and Puerto Rico are not eligible based on UPH's Geography.

Responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining credentialing and recredentialing processes for physicians, advanced practice professionals (APP), and other health care professionals specified in the Medical Staff Bylaws, Credentialing and Privileging Policy, Medical Staff Organization Manual, and Peer Review Oversight Policy, DNV, state, federal and other regulatory agencies while working independently and utilizing critical thinking skills. for UnityPoint Health - Des Moines (UPHDM) and contracted entities. This position serves as an essential link and resource between senior management, operational/clinical leaders, and medical staff to coordinate the operational processes and ongoing credentialing, privileging, and medical staff governance functions for the organization.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Assists in the management of the medical staff support function for the entity Medical Staff Organization as outlined in the entity Medical Staff Bylaws
• Coordinates receipt of credentialing and privileging applications following processing and primary source verification by UnityPoint Health Central Verification Office (CVO); performs analysis, identification, and follow-up of any outstanding items and "red flag" items ensuring compliance with bylaws, policies and procedures, DNV, state, and other regulatory standards; prepares files for review and recommendation by the medical staff through the electronic administrative review module.
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• Responsible for the completion of physician and/or APP initial/provisional/ reappointment application files. Follow through with the actions of the Board of Directors concerning applications in a timely and concise manner in order to complete each file, updating the database, and notify proper areas within the medical center.
• May prepare for and follow through with the monthly Credentials and/or Advanced Provider Professional Credentials Committee meetings. (Agenda, meeting notices, minutes)
• May prepare monthly credentials report for the Medical Executive Committee and the Board of Directors/Executive Board.