**Location:** Avera McKennan Hospital **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Pay Range:** _The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._ $23.75 - $31.75 **Position Highlights** Varied Shifts, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm; 80hrs/2wks **You Belong at Avera** **Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.** **A Brief Overview** ​​The Credentialing Coordinator, according to specific instructions, performs health care information system and application updates for Avera McKennan Hospital, Avera McKennan Region (Clinics and Hospitals). Under supervision and according to policies is responsible to manage the process of credentialing of the Medical Staff and organize the business of the Credential Committee. Responsible for developing and analyzing data for use by hospital committees or leadership. **What you will do** + Ensures all credentialing system data and documentation comply with internal and external auditors of compliance and all applicable accreditation standards (The Joint Commission, CMS, etc.). + Verify competence, medical and/or professional education, residency, internships, fellowships, additional formal training, relevant board certifications, healthcare affiliations, work history, military experiences, professional references, licensure and certifications, DEA certificates, Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR), malpractice coverage and privileges the applicant is requesting. + Maintain the credentialing database assuring accuracy and completeness, generate reports and letters. + Organize and maintain credential files in the medical staff office and credentialing software. + Attend Credentials Committee meeting, take minutes, and present completed files to the Committee for recommendation of appointments and privileges. + Maintains a working knowledge of the Medical Staff Bylaws and applicable hospital policies and procedures to ensure the medical staff's compliance with stated parameters. + Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments to enhance understanding of various regulations and legislation of the healthcare industry. + Prepare and analyze data for hospital committees, PI, units, and leaders. + Uses Quality Improvement tools and other statistical tools to assist in data analysis and understanding. + Evaluates the results and provides input to hospital or medical staff committees. **Essential Qualifications** The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. **Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:** + Associate's in a related field of health information/healthcare. **Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:** + Bachelor's in a related field of health information/healthcare. **Expectations and Standards** + Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. + Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. + Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. + Maintain confidentiality. + Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. + Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. **Benefits You Need & Then Some** Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. + PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. + Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan + Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement + Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship _Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ _talent@avera.org_ _._ At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.