Credentialing Specialist in Lawrence, Massachusetts at Merrimack Health

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $24.39 to $36.59 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity. considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

As the Credentialing Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation and operations of the medical staff credentialing function. Ensures accurate, complete and timely functioning of the new appointment and reappointment processes for physicians and advanced practice professionals through primary source verification and preparation of complete files for review by the Medical Staff and Hospital Board. Attend and support departmental meetings as assigned to specifically include the generation of meeting materials (setting agenda, preparation of minutes and tracking participant attendance).

• Works as a member of the Medical Staff Services team to communicate effectively and to assure credentialing is performed in compliance with Joint Commission standards, NCQA standard and all applicable state and Federal requirements.
• Coordinates departmental activities that support an effective and efficient credentialing operation.
• These activities include: the orientation program, licensure and certification expiration; the wide range of communication, from internal notifications of delineation of privileges approvals to external requests for verification.
• Associates Degree required and Certification as a CPCS or CPMSM certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of Credentialing Software (Echo or other comparable programs) is also preferred.

Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

In 2022, Healthgrades ranked MH in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020!