Manager System Credentialing in Arlington, Texas at Texas Health Resources

System Credentialing Manager

Are you looking for a rewarding career with top-notch benefits? We are looking for a qualified Managerlike you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

• Work location: Texas Health Resources
• Core Work hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00a-5:00p; Hybrid work opportunity with 3 days in office.

Position Summary

Oversees functions and efforts associated with credentialing of physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs) and allied health professionals (AHPs) to wholly owned entities and guidance to joint venture entities across the healthcare system. Assists Director in the development of a delegated credentialing program and maintains compliance with national accreditation bodies with the goal of starting and managing a Credentialing Verifications Organization (CVO). Collaborates with Director to provide system oversite and management of processes for credentialing, auditing of credentialing files and overall quality assurance of the system credentialing program. Assists in the development of credentialing policies and procedures, facilitates training to credentialing coordinators and specialists.

The System Credentialing Manager has the following duties and responsibilities:

Administrative Representative for Medical Affairs:
1. Is available to members of the medical staff as an avenue to voice issues or concerns they may have with operations. Responds timely and appropriately to inquiries. Forwards issues as well as recommendations for improvement to applicable hospital's administrative team.
2. Uses knowledge and experience with medical staff organization and process to make recommendations to Director and other appropriate leadership teams.
3. Assists with gathering benchmark information relevant to issues facing medical staff leaders.
4. Provides support to clarify credentialing issues with the Hospital Medical Staff Offices.
5. Maintains records for communication and global information that is disseminated to the medical staff and the Hospital Medical Staff Offices.

Credentialing and Recordkeeping for Medical Staff Functions:
1. Monitors an efficient and compliant credentialing process for members of the medical staff, APPs and AHPs.
2. Advise the Medical Staff Coordinator and Credentialing Specialist regarding difficult credentialing or auditing issues.
3. Responsible for complete and accurate credentialing files and the maintenance of same through the Medical Staff Coordinator and Credentialing Specialist.
4. Responsible for timely notification to all applicants of the status and routing of their credentialing file.
5. Ensures that timely credentials reports are provided to the hospital Medical Staff Offices for information or action to be routed through the entity's Chair of the Credentials Committee, Medical Executive Committee and to the Board of Trustees for information or action.
6. Monitors current licensure/certification/registration and professional liability coverage for all physicians, APPs and AHPs at all times and takes appropriate action as necessary.

Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation:
1. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure credentialing activities meet or exceed regulatory standards and withstand external audits.
2. Collaborate with government and regulatory staff and entity Medical Staff Office leaders on accreditation audits and surveys, including direct interactions with surveyors, documentation preparation, and staff training, as needed.
3. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, updating policies and procedures accordingly to maintain compliance and reduce risk exposure.
4. Collaborate with Director and THPG credentialing leaders regarding the maintenance of integration of credentialing and privileging process of entity and THPG credentialing, ensuring adherence to medical staff bylaws and payer requirements.
5. Maintain knowledge of the Joint Commission requirements pertaining to medical staff for continued accreditation. Assesses standard compliance and provides recommendations to maintain compliance.
6. Maintain working knowledge of hospitals' Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules & Regulations.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role requires the ability to solve problems, think outside-the-box, and be resourceful; must be result-oriented, a quick learner and self-starter. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to build THR's culture for action.

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
Or
Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience
9 Years in hospital medical staff services to include 2 years progressive increase in duties, supervisory / leadership experience with H.S. diploma Required
or
5 Years in hospital medical staff services to include 2 years progressive increase in duties, supervisory / leadership experience with Bachelor's degree Required
Acute Care Experience Strongly Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
CPCS - Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist with in 12 Months of hire Required
And
CPMSM - Certified Professional Medical Services Management with in 3 Years of hire Required

Skills
Creates and perpetuates a culture in which decisions/actions that are consistent with THR Mission, Vision, Values and Promise are the norm.
Acts as a role model for THR's Mission, Vision, Values, and the Promise.
This position will manage people.
Ability to work within and promote a team environment.
Ability to execute or co-manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Expert knowledge of TJC standards as well as federal and state regulations with regard to medical staff credentialing.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively present information in group settings.

Why Texas Health?

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is "to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve".

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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Primary Location: Arlington
Job: Leadership
Organization: Texas Health Resources 612 E. Lamar TX 76011
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time