Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist jobs in Olympia, WA

Description

• As part of a high-performance team, performing health professions credentialing functions to promote and assist with the evaluation of compliance with public health programs and licensing standards.
  • Verifying and obtaining information about applicants/applications by searching on-line databases and other resources, and by communicating with representatives of DOH programs, state and local government agencies, educational and credentialing/licensing institutions, and other outside organizations.
  • Initiating or explaining actions necessary for applications to achieve eligibility/compliance.
• Providing written and verbal correspondence and outreach to internal and external customers. Providing application status updates to applicants.
  • Explaining complex laws and regulations to inquiring providers, interested parties and other government entities.
  • Providing consultation and education to health care professionals, facilities, customers, interested parties and/or other external bodies, including out of state and in-state verification of employment.
  • Informing applicants of missing information, application errors, and other barriers to obtaining credentials.

Note: Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

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  Option 1: One or more years of experience in credentialing or licensing AND two (2) or more years of experience resolving customer inquiries, problems, or complaints in a high production environment.
• Option 2: An associate degree or higher AND two (2) or more years of experience resolving customer inquiries, problems, or complaints in a high production environment.

• Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, to create, format, edit, preview, print, and save documents. Use standard functions to select, edit, copy, paste, format, and spell check text.
• Electronic communications and calendar programs, such as Outlook, to compose, send, and respond to electronic mail, and coordinate schedules and schedule meetings.
• Electronic database system to update and/or maintain records.
• Accessing and searching the internet to find and download information.

• An associate degree or higher; OR two (2) or more years of successful completion of college-level coursework (quarter / semester equivalency).
• One (1) or more years of analytical experience reviewing documents and taking appropriate action based on an analysis of the information.
• Two (2) or more years of credentialing or licensing experience.
• Two (2) or more years of demonstrated knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within particular field of DOH credentialing.

• Application packets must include the following:
  • A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
  • A current resume (without personal pictures).
  • Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

• Do not submit private information including social security numbers, year of birth, etc.

• Occasionally travel to training sessions.
• Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments, as assigned.

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