Medical Staff and Privileging Coordinator

Intermountain Health

7d•$25 - $37

About The Position

Provides ongoing support and coordination while acting as a liaison between the Medical Staff and Administration. The position is responsible for the ongoing credentialing and privileging process and other administrative functions for the Medical Staff, Administration, Advanced Practice Providers, and specified Allied Health Professionals in support of overall patient care. The role processes credentialing and re-credentialing applications, coordinates committee and governing-board reviews, and issues notifications in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws. It maintains Medical Staff records and supports the organization and functions of the Medical Staff, including meetings, orientation, and communication. The coordinator also supports physician engagement, provider quality activities, regional and system initiatives, and other Medical Staff office functions as assigned. The scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Friday. There are no weekends, holidays, or nights. The position is based at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The listed hourly range is $24.60–$37.46, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

Proven interpersonal, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Experience with computers and software.
Ability to participate in high-level confidential interactions with diplomacy and tact.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in healthcare or as an administrative assistant.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).
Two years of hospital and Medical Staff Office experience.
Experience with medical terminology.
Obtain Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) certification within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

Accurately process credentialing applications for Medical Staff, Advanced Practice Providers, and specified Allied Health Professionals.
Review applications and attend or assist the Credentials Committee in reviewing them.
Route applications through the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Board processes and provide notifications to applicants, departments, and staff in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws.
Help ensure Medical Staff Office processes comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Coordinate cyclical reappointments and temporary privileges for Medical Staff and specified Allied Health Professionals, including required notifications.
Maintain and update the Medical Staff database system and prepare directories and accurate, complete membership rosters as needed.
Use databases to provide orientation and notifications about licensure, registration, education, and other requirements and expiration dates.
Maintain working knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws, policies, and procedures, and assist the Medical Staff with its functions and responsibilities.
Schedule meetings, prepare and distribute agendas, and prepare minutes for the Medical Executive Committee, Credentialing Committee, and other major Medical Staff meetings.
Support facility initiatives to improve physician engagement and facilitate communication among Administration, the MEC, and Medical Staff members.
Support provider quality activities, which may include FPPE, OPPE, peer review, and other quality tracking.
Support other Medical Staff Office activities, including call schedules, orientations, onboarding, and other assigned functions.
Support regional and system initiatives and projects as requested.
Review applicant qualifications for eligibility for specific delineated privileges and review ongoing professional practice data, clinical practice procedural case logs, and other qualifications described in privilege forms.