Job Title: Credentialing and Outreach Specialist
Location: St. Louis
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 38818
Hiring Department

College of Optometry, UMSL Eye Care

Application Deadline

October 22, 2021

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment during the application process. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

For questions about the application process, please call (314) 516-5805. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email pshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Salary

Minimum $15.29 Hourly - maximum $19,00 Hourly

Job Description

• Support and facilitate all aspects of the credentialing verification process for optometric staff/faculty and other health professional appointments and re-appointments. Maintain HIPAA compliance with medical record release and reports. Facilitate and communicate with community service constituents through the Mobile Eye Van and other community outreach.
• Assist in the credentialing process and re-credentialing process for optometric staff and others as appropriate.
• Ensure ongoing state licensure.
• Assemble, prepare and verify credentialing information.
• Identify questionable or highly sensitive information.
• Assure accuracy of records and maintains a state of readiness for review/audit by delegated entities, licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Enter credentialing data into systems and maintain/update databases as needed. Follow-up on data inconsistencies.
• Utilize database to produce reports, lists and rosters.
• Maintain and monitor all privilege lists as needed, including Compulink.
• Maintain the permanent credentials files on all applicable faculty.
• Assure the confidentiality and integrity of all aspects of the credentialing verification program and process.
• Maintain documentation of malpractice insurance for faculty.
• Maintain patient record release requests, communication and patient referral records.
• Maintain reports to parents and school districts regarding the Pupil Project.
• Communicate with Community Service constituents, largely through the school districts via facilitating Mobile Eye Van examinations and school screenings.
• Assemble, prepare and maintain insurance agreements.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

• General supervision for credentialing and day-to-day activities is received from the Assistant Director of Clinical Services.

Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

One-year experience with credentialing is highly recommended.

Knowledge of HIPAA privacy is required.

Superior organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and produces results.

Must maintain confidentiality of highly confidential information regarding sensitive personal/professional information

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Benefit Summary

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, vacation and sick time accrual, four personal days per year, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, pension and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

UMSL is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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