Medical Staff Credentialing Lead - Worker - State Program Administrator, Statewide, Minnesota

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Working Title: Medical Staff Credentialing Lead Worker
Job Class: State Program Administrator
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/16/2024
• Closing Date: 05/03/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Services
• Division/Unit: Adult Mental Health / Chief Administration
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No (potentially up to 5% as needed to facilities)
• Salary Range: $22.61 - $32.71 / hourly; $47,209 - $68,298 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes - This team is currently Teleworking however, this may change in the future with notice.
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

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Job Summary

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to join our Credentialing team within the Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) Division of the agency.

The State Program Administrator (Medical Staff Credentialing Lead-worker) leads the Direct Care & Treatment Medical Staff department in its stewardship to support committees of the medical staff, credentialing and privileging of professional staff and Allied Health professionals. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day activities of the department and provide lead-work to the credentialing specialists. You will ensure that effective medical staff practices, credentialing, and privileging processes are in place. With doing this, you would meeting all applicable Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and MN Department of Health requirements to support quality clinical care and patient safety across the system.

Responsibilities to include:

• Establishing standard operating procedures and internal audit functions

• Ensuring that the technical and database systems that support the functions used

• Designing systems to enhance department operations

• Manage credentialing staff workload and all aspects credentialing/privileging process for Direct Care & Treatment

• Assists the executive medical director in policy, procedure, and bylaws reviews, and promotes continuous process improvement

• Collaborate with executives, directors, and all staff on process improvement and standards

This team is currently Teleworking however, this may change in the future with notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

2 years' experience in a health care organization, experience must include:

• Credentialing and Privileging of Medical staff

• Specialized medical terminology regarding credentialing & privileging in healthcare

• Requires a self-motivated person who takes initiative to assist managers in meeting deadlines

• Ability to keep established priorities and processes on track, advising the appropriate manager of difficulties and recommendations.

• Takes initiative and advises credentialing staff as well as leadership on best practices and/or potential issues requiring attention.

• Database Management skills sufficient to updating and creating credentialing accounts.

• Expertise in Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

OR

Associate degree in healthcare administration may substitute for six months of experience OR Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Certification

• Experience with leading and coaching staff

• (4) years of experience credentialing/privileging in a healthcare organization

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

If you have questions about the position, contact Heidi Schurmann at heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us or 651-431-3464 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Heidi Schurmann at heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us .

About Human Services Dept

DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.