MED STAFF CREDENTIALING COORDINATOR
About The Position
Performs a broad scope of advanced administrative and clerical duties, exercising considerable analytical skills and judgment, acts independently, as the initial review and analysis for appointments, reappointments, status changes, additional privilege requests and voluntary resignations, monitors progress to ensure resolution of issues discovered. The Medical Staff Coordinator prepares reports, correspondence to practitioners, documents as appropriate and distributes accordingly, exercising skill, judgment and attention to detail. Serves as a backup for the Medical Staff Director as necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one-year medical staff services
- Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet and database
- Ability to take and transcribe minutes
- Ability to think critically, analyze complex documentation and recognize items requiring further investigation
- Knowledge of and ability to remain current on medical staff functions and processes, by laws, rules/regulations, policies and procedures, accreditation standards of the Joint Commission (JC), and federal/state law
- Working knowledge of basic accounting and researching medical staff resources
- Must be able to deal appropriately with highly sensitive and confidential material
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acute care, ambulatory care or managed care setting preferred
- Certification as a professional in medical staff services and/or quality management preferred at time of hire
- CPCS certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire, or within 18 months of initial admissibility
Responsibilities
- Initial review and analysis for appointments, reappointments, status changes, additional privilege requests and voluntary resignations
- Monitors progress to ensure resolution of issues discovered
- Prepares reports, correspondence to practitioners, documents as appropriate and distributes accordingly
- Serves as a backup for the Medical Staff Director as necessary
Benefits
- A rewarding and engaging work environment
- Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
- Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
- Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
- Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
- 401k with company match
- Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
- Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
