Medical Staff Coordinator

American Advanced Management•Salida, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to serve this population. Actively participates in all billing office activities, with the desire to work with others to provide quality care to the patients.

Requirements

Associate degree, preferably in the Medical Field
Experience in the medical field
Credentialing experience required
Proficient in the use in multiple computer software programs; Microsoft Suite, Internet access and use as well as Medical Staff database software
Ability to express or exchange ideas - 67-100%
Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices - 67-100%
Ability to perform basic math - 67-100%
Ability to read at an elementary level - 67-100%
The employee must have the ability to perform essential functions without posing a “direct threat” in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Certified Provider Credential Specialist (CPCS) preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the Medical Staff Services Department in the day-to-day Medical Staff Office duties and credentialing operations including processing all aspects of the medical staff meetings which include producing an agenda, packets, minutes, and follow-up
Maintains a current working knowledge and interpretation of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Centers for Medicare and Medical Services (CMS), California Title 22, and other related state and federal healthcare regulations pertaining to the accurate timely credentialing of Medical Staff members
Has a working knowledge of information systems, databases, credentialing processes, and computer systems applicable to the department
Coordinates, organizes, and oversees the day-to-day credentialing activities for effective, efficient credentialing within all applicable rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines
Acts as a liaison between the Medical Staff and Medical Staff Services Department
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude.
Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.
All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality.
Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA.
Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment.
Complies with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.)
Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury.
Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury.
Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an ongoing basis.
Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality.
Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.
Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status.