BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

Support and facilitate all aspects of the system credentials verification process for optometric staff and other health professional appointments and re-appointments. Maintaining HIPAA compliance with medical record release and reports. Facilitate and communicate with community service constituents through the Mobile Eye Van and other community outreach.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• Assist in the credentialing process and re-credentialing process for optometric staff and others as appropriate.
• Ensure ongoing state licensure.
• Assemble, prepare and verify credentialing information.
• Identify questionable or highly sensitive information.
• Assure accuracy of records and maintains a state of readiness for review/audit by delegated entities, licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Enter credentialing data into systems and maintain/update databases as needed. Follow-up on data inconsistencies.
• Utilize database to produce reports, lists and rosters.
• Maintain and monitor all privilege lists as needed, including Compulink.
• Maintain the permanent credentials files on all applicable faculty.
• Assure the confidentiality and integrity of all aspects of the credentialing verification program and process.
• Maintain documentation of malpractice insurance for faculty.
• Maintain patient record release requests, communication and patient referral records.
• Maintain reports to parents and school districts regarding the Pupil Project.
• Communicate with community service constituents, largely through the school districts via facilitating Mobile Eye Van examinations and school screenings.
• Assemble, prepare and maintain insurance agreements.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $15.75 - $18.90 hourly
Grade: GGS-007
University Title: Senior Office Support Assistant

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Experience and at least three years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired are necessary
• One-year experience with credentialing is highly recommended.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy preferred.
• Superior organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills are preferred.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and produces results.
• Must maintain confidentiality of highly confidential information regarding sensitive personal/professional information.

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation.

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

EEO IS THE LAW

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