Sr Credentialing Specialist - Medical Staff Admin - F/T Days HYBRID
Posted 2025-04-06Overview:
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among AmericaÂs Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange CountyÂs only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
Incumbent is an advanced technical professional who functions with minimal supervision applying extensive knowledge and expertise in the field to problem solve, formulate strategies in unique and complex situations, and administer policies, processes, and resources. The Senior Credentialing Specialist serves as an essential link and resource between department senior management and the medical staff to coordinate the operational processes and ongoing credentialing, privileging, and medical staff governance functions of the Medical Staff Administration Department. Responsible for review, analysis and follow up, and processing credentialing and privileging applications and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accrediting and regulatory standards. Responsible for meeting management to the Credentials Committee. Acts as mentor to other credentialing specialists, and provides other support and assistance within the department as needed or assigned.
Qualifications:
Total Compensation
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Required Qualifications:  Must possess the skill, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of assigned duties  Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job  Minimum of five (5) years in the overall field with expertise in specific areas, including credentialing, privileging, formulating strategies, and administering policies and processes  Knowledge of FPPE/proctoring processes and procedures  Excellent verbal and written English communication skills  Discretion and judgment in the handling of confidential and/or sensitive information  Demonstrated skill and ability to independently set and meet deadlines, multi-task, and effectively manage competing priorities  Demonstrated advanced skill and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)  Demonstrated advanced knowledge in data analysis, research and reporting, particularly with respect to licensure compliance  Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage time and prioritize projects efficiently and effectively  Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment and formulate strategies in ambiguous situations and effectively manage change  Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and recommend viable solutions for complex situations  Current NAMSS certification as CPCS and/or CPMSM  Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training  Advanced knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participations, and NCQA and Title 22 accreditation standards and regulations  Advanced knowledge and expertise in medical staff credentialing and privileging processes and procedures  Advanced analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and project management skills  Ability to maintain professional demeanor and poise while working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and managing changing priorities  Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload  Ability to complete job responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy under minimum supervision
Preferred Qualifications:  Minimum of two (2) years meeting management experience  Knowledge of university and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms  Experience with MD-Staff Credentialing Database Software  Dual NAMSS certification as CPMSM and CPCS
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
 Background Check and Live Scan
 Legal Right to Work in the United States
 Vaccination Policies
 Smoking and Tobacco Policy
 Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
 California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
 E-Verify
 Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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