Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Credentialing Specialist on our Medical Staff Services team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown. Responsibilities The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist is primarily responsible for coordinating and processing initial appointment applications and/or reappointments (based on assignment) for all physician and Allied Health professional medical staff membership and supporting other operations of the Medical Staff Services office. At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine. Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. The compensation range for the role is $29.98 - $37.48 USD per hour. Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity) Qualifications Minimum Education: Associates degree in Medical Staff Services Science, Business, high school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum Experience: Minimum of two years in hospital or health care setting preferably with experience in Medical Staff Services. Required Certification/Registration: Certified or in the process of being a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (within 4 years) by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS). Skill Requirements: 1) Computer ability including proficiency with MS Office and internet searching/navigation with the ability to quickly learn and navigate practitioner credentialing software web/cloud based support programs. 2) Data base management. 3) Ability to meet deadlines, handle confidential information and exhibits a diplomatic and congenial personality. 4) Ability to work collaboratively with physician department chairs and reasonably flex to their schedule needs Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, and light lifting. Working Conditions: Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs. Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary. Department Demands: Flexible schedule with possible occasional cross campus travel.