Credentialing Coordinator

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether youre considering your next career move or your first you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

• Analyzes applications for appointment and reappointment.
• Identifies and incorporates DOH HFAP The Joint Commission NCQA standards and guidelines ensuring compliance by the Hospital Staff Development Plan and Credentials Verification Organization.
• Assists departmental Chairs/Physician in Chiefs Division Chiefs and Medical Directors in fulfilling respective roles in the credentialing process.
• Determines need and pursues follow-up of activity subsequent to meetings: Credentials MEC and Board of Trustees/Directors.
• Identifies issues and recommends for corrective action which may include modification of policies and procedures and/or Bylaws.
• Prepares for and participates in regulatory surveys and third party audits.
• Provides assistance in development and enhancement of the Medical Staff database.
• Provides assistance in the development of policies and procedures related to credentialing activities.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years of experience in a medical staff office setting and/or insurance credentialing.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission NCQA Pennsylvania Dept. of Health and Federal standards guiding the principles of credentialing and privileging.

• Associates Degree in human resources or related field. or
• CMSC - Certified Medical Staff Coordinator - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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