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Credentialing Assistant Medical Staff & Cred Services
UT MD Anderson Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Credentialing Assistant supports the administrative functions of the Medical Staff & Credentialing Services Department related to Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and Pharmacist credentialing, privileging, and other regulatorily required processes. The Credentialing Assistant plays an important role in maintaining accurate credentialing records and supporting compliance-related activities.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Responsible for Delegated Prescriptive Authority & DPA updates in credentialing database: Ensures there are no delays in updating information in the credentialing database to ensure data is as current as possible.
Verification of Delegated prescriptive authority: Responsible for verifying the delegated prescriptive authority through the Texas Medical Board and entering updates into the credentialing database.
Communication to APPs and Faculty: Ensures ongoing communications are sent to APPs and faculty to ensure they are reminded of the need to update the Medical Staff Office of delegations, and changes in sponsorships at the Board level.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate's Degree In a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years administrative experience.
Preferred: Credentialing experience.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
