Medical Staff Coordinator III

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

Provides technical and administrative support to the department leader. Support services may include processing and credentialing provider applications, attending designated medical staff department and committee meetings, and providing related support. Work is performed in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations; The Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards; other federal and state regulations, including Title 22; and department policies and procedures. The role is based at MMC-Memorial Medical Center and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. Weekend work may be needed as required. The position is regular and non-exempt. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education or experience; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.
Organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Experience communicating negative information and gaining physicians’ cooperation professionally for compliance purposes.
Experience with all aspects of meeting preparation, including minute taking.
Written and verbal communication skills for working with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Knowledge of Joint Commission Medical Staff Standards.
Ability to work within standardized policies and procedures and protect the privacy of patient health information.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and administrative support to the department leader.
Process and credential provider applications.
Attend designated medical staff department and committee meetings and provide support services.
Prepare for meetings, including taking meeting minutes.
Communicate professionally with physicians to address compliance matters and gain cooperation.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Prioritize assignments and projects, meet deadlines, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.