Hospital Privileging Specialist
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$18 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Sunrise, Florida |
About this job
We have an exciting opportunity for a HospitalPrivileging Specialist to join our team. Pediatrix Medical Group is a physician lead organization, and we are one of the nation's largest providers of prenatal, neonatal and pediatric services. We are seeking someone with hands-on experience obtaining hospital privileges for physicians and advanced practice providers.
Talented business professionals from diverse backgrounds choose Pediatrix because we are an exciting and innovative company that focuses on a team approach to improve the lives of patients everywhere. We offer a diverse range of opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we are confident that you'll love being a part of the Pediatrix team.
Requirements
The Privileging Specialist completes and processes hospital privilege applications and provides follow-up to ensure clinician is privileged to start on proposed target start date.
- Process hospital privilege applications on behalf of new and existingcliniciansasneeded
- Communicates on a regular basis with the medical staff offices to obtain statusupdates
- Maintains and updates credentialing database with status and necessary dataelements
- Documents all tasks, phone calls, emails and other forms of communication during the credentialing process in thedatabase
- Conducts writtenandverbalfollow up to determine applicationstatus
- Escalates all issues to the appropriate members of management staff, region, and/or internal clinical onboarding team asnecessary
- Responds promptly to all questions, received via phone or email, regarding privileges
- Communicates with all necessary internal departments asneeded
- Develops and maintains good relationships with medical staff offices
- Participates in divisional huddlemeetings
- Completes other tasks or projects asassigned
Qualifications
Experience/Education:
Two (2) years related privileging experience in healthcare.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of Medical processes (credentialing and privileges)
- Superior customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Organization and the ability to multi-task
- Diplomatic problem-solving skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Ability to facilitate open dialogue to explore underlying problems
- Ability to quickly change and adapt to new priorities
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to work well under pressure, managing critical deadlines
Software:
Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Business Database
Benefits and Compensation
Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.
We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.
Pediatrix is 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 or veteran status.
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