Clinical Privileging Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Onboarding Privileging Specialist to join our team. Pediatrix Medical Group is a physician lead organization, and we are one of the nation’s largest providers of prenatal, neonatal and pediatric services.

Talented business professionals from diverse backgrounds choose Pediatrix because we are an exciting and innovative company that focuses on a team approach to improve the lives of patients everywhere.  We offer a diverse range of opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we are confident that you'll love being a part of the Pediatrix team. 

The Privileging Specialist completes and processes hospital privilege applications and provides follow-up to ensure clinician is privileged to start on proposed target start date. 

• Process hospital privilege applications on behalf of new and existing clinicians as needed 
• Communicates on a regular basis with the medical staff offices to obtain status updates  
• Maintains and updates credentialing database with status and necessary data elements 
• Documents all tasks, phone calls, emails and other forms of communication during the credentialing process in the database  
• Conducts written and verbal follow up to determine application status  
• Escalates all issues to the appropriate members of management staff, region, and/or internal clinical onboarding team as necessary  
• Responds promptly to all questions, received via phone or email, regarding privileges  
• Communicates with all necessary internal departments as needed  
• Develops and maintains good relationships with medical staff offices   
• Participates in divisional huddle meetings 
• Completes other tasks or projects as assigned 

Experience/Education:

Two (2) years related privileging experience in healthcare.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Medical processes (credentialing and privileges)
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organization and the ability to multi-task
• Diplomatic problem-solving skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Ability to facilitate open dialogue to explore underlying problems
• Ability to quickly change and adapt to new priorities
• Abiliry to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure, managing critical deadlines

Software:

Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Business Database

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents: 

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.