HR and Credentialing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.

Our Mission

To promote the well-being of the underserved by providing access to high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. Our services, activities and governance reflect the Islamic values and moral principles which inspired our founders. These include the core values which are universally shared and revered by society at large: Service, Compassion, Human Dignity, Social Justice, and Ethical Conduct.

Working at UMMA

UMMA is looking for passionate and mission-driven Staff who look to make an impact on the lives of our patients and the members of our community. These roles include Physicians and Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Staff, Administration, and more! For more information on the services we provide, Click Here

SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the HR Manager, the HR and Credentialing Specialist is responsible for providing support with Human Resources related duties across the organization. While fostering a supportive environment for all UMMA staff, the HR and Credentialing Specialist supports HR initiatives related to HRIS systems, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, employment verifications, administrative support, and staff recognition.

RESPONSIBILITES

General HR Support

• Maintains standard Personnel and Confidential files
• Assist with data entry and document control for employee matters and personnel files
• Assists with HR initiatives
• Maintains up-to-date records of all required staff/volunteer licenses, certifications, trainings, background checks, and other documentations in personnel files in accordance with organization’s policies and procedures
• Assist in ensuring compliance with state labor law policies relating to separation, contracts, and compensation schedule in compliance with organization’s policies, contracts, laws, and agreements.
• Responds to inquiries from staff and external vendors
• Assists HR Manager and Hiring Managers with planning of recruitment efforts for open positions
• Supports with onboarding of staff
• Facilitates New Hire Orientations

Credentialing Support

• Tracks monthly compliance of provider licensure and privileging requirements
• Coordinates with various departments with Onboarding schedules and New Hire schedules
• Supports credentialing and privileging of all applicable staff
• Supports practitioner enrollments for Medi-Cal/Medicare and other entities
• Assign and track new and on-going provider training
• Provide updates at quarterly Credentialing Committee Meetings
• Supports audit preparation for regulatory audits and compliance objectives
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the supervisor

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or G.E.D.

AA or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, or related field preferred

1 to 2 years of experience in a Human Resources function; previous human resources experience in a community clinic or health care setting is preferred.

Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and laws which impact clinic/FQHC operations including HIPAA and regulatory requirements

Experience with maintaining clinical policies and procedures

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

Successful completion and acceptable results of post offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.

• Ability to become proficient in HRIS systems and other reporting systems
• Experience working with PAVE, PECOS, CAQH
• Valid Driver’s License and Current automobile insurance
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people of various educational and socio-economic backgrounds and with clear and concise oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, clinic staff, patients, and volunteers
• Effective oral, listening and writing communications skills; strong telephone skills essential
• Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and staff. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

While performing this work, the incumbent:

• Will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking and listening
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Is expected to travel via personal vehicle throughout the community on a frequent basis

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.