Hospital secretary vs credentialing specialist

Differences between hospital secretary and credentialing specialist duties and responsibilities

Hospital secretary example responsibilities.

• Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
• Keep family up to date regarding their love ones in surgery.
• Establish excellent relationships with all patients and co-workers.
• Compose, type and finalize agenda by summarizing information; compile packet documents; edit and proofread agenda; disseminate information.
• Update and distribute weekly chemotherapy schedule.

Credentialing specialist example responsibilities.

• Establish rapport with all PCP offices, hospital personnel, and manage care representatives.
• Manage and administer the programs CME accredit education programs/Conferences.
• Ensure enrollment and participation with all organization contract managed care plans and perform Medicaid/Medicare provider enrollment.
• Process and manage all requests and applications for CME certification and supervise activities relate to credentialing process.
• Perform spot claims audits to ensure CMS compliance with ICD-9, HCPCS, CPT, and other requirements.
• Maintain and track data for OPPE and FPPE according to hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
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