Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSince Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYReporting to the Director of Medical Staff Services MSS performs credentialing and privileging functions related to the appointmentreappointmentclinical privileges of practitioners to the Medical Staff in accordance with HHC local Medical Staff Bylaws Credentialing Policy and standards by The Joint Commission TJC Center for Medicare and Medicaid CMS and Connecticut Department of Public Health DPHWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSince Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYReporting to the Director of Medical Staff Services MSS performs credentialing and privileging functions related to the appointmentreappointmentclinical privileges of practitioners to the Medical Staff in accordance with HHC local Medical Staff Bylaws Credentialing Policy and standards by The Joint Commission TJC Center for Medicare and Medicaid CMS and Connecticut Department of Public Health DPHEducationAssociatersquos degree andor equivalent experience Bachelors degree in business management or related field preferredExperience years direct experience in hospital medical staff services or other credentialing or healthcare administrative positionLicense and CertificationNational Association Medical Staff Services NAMSS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist CPCS required If not certified obtain certification within year of meeting the NAMSS eligibility requirementsKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsistently demonstrates Hartford HealthCarersquos Values Integrity Caring Excellence and SafetySelf directed and self motivational skills with a strong attention to detailHigh level professional written and verbal communication skills Mature attitude and judgment responsible professional demeanor and appearance patient and flexibleAbility to manage multiple priorities and manage projects from initiation to completion within prescribed schedules and utilization of resourcesAbility to analyze interpret and draw inferences from research findings and present recommendations to medical staff leaders for credentialing and privileging issues policies and bylawsAbility to make administrative decisions and judgments using critical thinking skillsWorking knowledge of medical terminologyThe duties of this position include frequent professional level contact with physicians health system executives directors managers and attorneysKnowledge of state federal and Joint Commission medical staff standards and medical staff lawSolid knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications ability to master current and new software as neededSolid knowledge of database management Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the credentialing databaseFlexible schedule required to attend eventsmeetings in the early morning or in the evening to accommodate physician schedulesWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducationAssociatersquos degree andor equivalent experience Bachelors degree in business management or related field preferredExperience years direct experience in hospital medical staff services or other credentialing or healthcare administrative positionLicense and CertificationNational Association Medical Staff Services NAMSS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist CPCS required If not certified obtain certification within year of meeting the NAMSS eligibility requirementsKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsistently demonstrates Hartford HealthCarersquos Values Integrity Caring Excellence and SafetySelf directed and self motivational skills with a strong attention to detailHigh level professional written and verbal communication skills Mature attitude and judgment responsible professional demeanor and appearance patient and flexibleAbility to manage multiple priorities and manage projects from initiation to completion within prescribed schedules and utilization of resourcesAbility to analyze interpret and draw inferences from research findings and present recommendations to medical staff leaders for credentialing and privileging issues policies and bylawsAbility to make administrative decisions and judgments using critical thinking skillsWorking knowledge of medical terminologyThe duties of this position include frequent professional level contact with physicians health system executives directors managers and attorneysKnowledge of state federal and Joint Commission medical staff standards and medical staff lawSolid knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications ability to master current and new software as neededSolid knowledge of database management Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the credentialing databaseFlexible schedule required to attend eventsmeetings in the early morning or in the evening to accommodate physician schedulesWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment