Medical Staff Coordinator

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

The Medical Staff Coordinator maintains the initial application and reappointment process for credentialing and privileging Medical Staff and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), maintains accurate credentialing and privileging database information, and supports Medical Staff committees. This position works at both the Kirkland and Monroe locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of general office experience.
Strong analytical skills and statistical ability.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Highly organized, with acute attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Staff Manager (CPMSM) certification.
Three years of medical staff office experience.
Experience with MD-Staff credentialing software.

Responsibilities

Process requests from employed and non-employed providers for medical staff membership and privileges for initial appointments and reappointments in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws and Joint Commission standards.
Maintain credentialing and privileging database information, enter data, and produce requested database reports.
Assist with reports and queries related to credentialing, privileging, proctoring, status and privilege changes, and committees.
Monitor provider information with expiration dates, including medical licenses, DEA credentials, and malpractice insurance.
Process applications for medical students, residents, allied health professional students, and observers completing rotations at EvergreenHealth.
Serve as a contact and support resource for Medical Staff and committees, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and following up after meetings.
Work collaboratively with practitioners, administrators, hospital staff, payers, and staff from other entities.
Monitor and process Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE-I) and proctoring.
Perform other duties as assigned.