Credentialing Specialist

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Credentialing Specialist

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package**

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the direction of the Director, Medical Staff Services, coordinate the medical staff services provisional and reappointment credentialing and privileging process for the Southcoast Health System and Southcoast Health Network. Coordinate third-party payer credentialing and re-credentialing as outlined by our payer contracts for the Southcoast Health System and Southcoast Health Network. Responsible for the coordination of Medical Staff committees and meetings. Ensure data security and professional confidentiality standards are met. Perform daily functions and projects as assigned by the Director of Medical Staff Services.

A Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Certification as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist is required within 3 years of eligibility.

Minimum three years related experience required.

Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

USD $20.44 - USD $34.87 /Hr.

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