Credentialing Coordinator

Virtua
United States, New Jersey, Marlton
90 Brick Road (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2025
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Job Information: Summary: Coordinates the credentialing of applicants for membership and reappointment in compliance with defined schedules. Collects and analyzes information thoroughly to identify potential quality of care issues, behavioral problems, appropriate education and training. Investigates issues of concern, generates reports, and presents findings to facilitate recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Position Responsibilities: * Process applications, including those from Allied Health professionals, for initial appointment and reappointment to the medical staff of multiple Virtua entities in a timely manner. * Maintain required Medical Staff documents to ensure compliance, including FPPE and OPPE for medical staff through appointment and reappointment process. * Prepare Committee agenda and supporting material with Committee Chair. Attend meetings, record minutes, and ensure prompt follow-up on actions taken by the Committee. Review Board Actions Summary from state of NJ and provide follow up as necessary. * Monitor proctoring process to include timely data collection, analysis, and generating reports from credentialing database to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. * Coordinate flow of information between Medical Staff, Administration and other hospital departments. Initiate problem solving of any departmental roadblocks and regulatory agencies. * Demonstrate accurate knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws, policies and procedures and external accrediting agencies, such as JCAHO, NCQA as well as state and federal regulatory agencies. * Participate frequently in all project-related functions in department; assist other team members as required. Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: 2 years progressively responsible experience in medical credentialing. Excellent communication (verbal, written) and organizational skills. Able to work independently. Attention to detail and accuracy is vital. Ability to work under pressure for a demanding clientele (medical staff). Excellent customer service skills. Flexibility in order to assist or cover for other team members as required. Required Education: High School graduate. College graduate preferred. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (CPMSM or CPCS) preferred. CMSC preferred.