Credentialing Specialist – Psychiatry Department

*This position will require the hired employee to work fully on site for the initial six months training period. After the training period has been completed, the employee will move to a hybrid work schedule*

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to perform functions related to credentialing and privileging of physicians and other practitioners. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED or 
   

• Experience
  4 years of related experience 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for timely processing of initial credentialing for new faculty, volunteer faculty, fellows, residents and other practitioners as well as re-credentialing of existing faculty and practitioners as needed. Tracks and provides assistance to new faculty with licensing information.
• Responsible for notification of changes and new developments within credentialing processes to all necessary groups/individuals. Sends notification of terminating/retiring faculty to all departmental and hospital contacts.
• Provides training to department administrators and informs them of all changes and new developments within credentialing process. Monitors and notifies faculty and administrators of expired or expiring certifications.
• Communicates with hospitals concerning managed care credentialing and provider enrollment to ensure that new and re-credentialed physician’s information is returned and updated in timely manner. Tracks faculty, fellows, residents and other practitioners’ activity with government enrollment and managed care companies. Maintains database of all provider numbers.
• Complete special projects as assigned, attends training offered by affiliate institutions as requested by department management.
• Participates in and available for working the Education Office/Department activities to include seminars, lectures and/or continuing education courses to faculty, fellows, residents and staff.
• Participates in and available for recruitment activities for fellowship and resident program applicants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.