Credentialing Coordinator I - Dallas, Tx

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Credentialing Coordinator I to join our team at Texas Oncology.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation, focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

What does the Credentialing Coordinator do? (but not limited to)

Ensures healthcare providers are properly credentialed and meet organizational standards by verifying qualifications, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Verify education, training, licensure, certifications, and professional affiliations of healthcare providers, ensuring they meet the standards and qualifications required by healthcare organizations.
• Maintain/Update provider databases
• Track license and certification expiration dates
• Assist providers with hospital credentialing and recredentialing application/privilege approval process.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some physician credentialing and/or managed care support experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of medical office experience preferred.
  
  COMPETENCIES:
• Highly organized and detail-oriented and accuracy; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines efficiently; excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrates Adaptability: handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Shows Work Commitment; Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; proficient with data entry
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  
  

Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - Traditional office environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) - Large percent of time performing computer based work is required The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)

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