Job Description

Overview

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MercyOne is a health system focused on improving the health of communities through compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Complete the day-to-day processes related to Medical Staff enrollment and other Medical Staff functions and Third Party Payor/Revenue Cycle processing.
• Adhere to MercyOne's performance expectations and perform all defined services in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of MercyOne.

Schedule

• 20 hours per week.

General Requirements

• Maintain a detailed log of all pending and completed work.
• Communicate results and status of applications to physicians, payers, managers, and co-workers.
• Maintain physician enrollment and profiles; update documentation within enrollment database.
• Coordinate signatures; perform extensive internet and spreadsheet work.
• Ensure completeness of initial and reappointment processes by conducting self-audits for licensure, education, training, affiliations, board certifications, hospital affiliations and malpractice history.
• Prepare completed credentialing applications and reapplications packets for department and division Chair review and recommendations to appropriate committee for approval.
• Assist with preparation of Medical Staff Credential Committee agendas and ensure timely follow-up actions.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Medical Staff Services and its relationship within the hospital and with outside agencies.
• Participate in data collection and department performance improvement initiatives, including audits and ongoing performance evaluations as directed by Credentials and Medical Executive Committees.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Associate degree in health-related field preferred.
• 3-4 years of knowledge of health care operations or medical staff services experience.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); Adobe Acrobat Pro experience a plus.
• Keyboarding with low error rate.
• High attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and see processes through from start to finish.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while achieving goals.
• Business and professional communication experience a plus.

About MercyOne and Equal Opportunity

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system. MercyOne Careers provides information about benefits, culture, and career development opportunities.

Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize diverse perspectives and talents. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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