Medical Staff Credentialing and Office Assistant

Grand Itasca • Grand Rapids, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Staff Scheduling Specialist Temporary Part-time .5-.75 FTE (40-60 hours per pay period) to last approx 4 months Days, no weekends! Onsite at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Job Summary: The Medical Staff Credentialing and Office Assistant assist the medical staff (Physician and Advanced Practice Professionals) with medical staff credentialing and privileging process. This position is also a resource to help with the coordination and on-going medical education for the Medical Staff. Helps to assure that all credentialing and privileging efforts are in compliance with licensing and regulatory agencies. This position requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Medical Staff Bylaws and supporting documents. Here's what you'll do when you join us: Functions as a credentialing assistant for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital and assists with the processing of provider applications according to medical staff policies and procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws, CMS and JC standards. Assists with maintenance and accuracy of provider information in the credentialing databases, files and maintenance of the practitioner privilege book. Assist with confidential research required for credentialing of new & re-appointees applying to the medical or allied health staff; coordinates completion of the credentialing process; collect and assesses information gathered for the initial and re-appointee evaluation for privileges and membership in a timely manner. Assist in processing of applications for medical staff appointment to include verification of all pertinent information in compliance with acceptable standards for processing application in compliance with the medical staff bylaws, Minnesota state law and the JC standards. Assists with requests for temporary privileges in accordance with the medical staff bylaws and JC standards. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the expirables for life support certifications and help schedule the life support certification courses in coordination with Employee Health. Completes special assignments as requested by the medical staff leadership or administration and assists with administrative support. Assist with responding to external inquiries regarding practitioner appointments and past appointments. Assist with miscellaneous credentialing and medical staff office duties as assigned. Assist with in-house CME activities. Assist as needed with the in house Grand Itasca/Fairview sponsored CME activities in compliance with the MMA, ACCME, and AAFP. Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

Requirements

• Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management as well as members of other organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, including business writing and research, and the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple, rapidly changing priorities effectively and able to build consensus across multiple decision makers in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, coordinate multiple tasks, work with interruption and part of a team
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca policies, vision, mission and values.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a credentialing assistant for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital and assists with the processing of provider applications according to medical staff policies and procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws, CMS and JC standards.
• Assists with maintenance and accuracy of provider information in the credentialing databases, files and maintenance of the practitioner privilege book.
• Assist with confidential research required for credentialing of new & re-appointees applying to the medical or allied health staff; coordinates completion of the credentialing process; collect and assesses information gathered for the initial and re-appointee evaluation for privileges and membership in a timely manner.
• Assist in processing of applications for medical staff appointment to include verification of all pertinent information in compliance with acceptable standards for processing application in compliance with the medical staff bylaws, Minnesota state law and the JC standards.
• Assists with requests for temporary privileges in accordance with the medical staff bylaws and JC standards.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the expirables for life support certifications and help schedule the life support certification courses in coordination with Employee Health.
• Completes special assignments as requested by the medical staff leadership or administration and assists with administrative support.
• Assist with responding to external inquiries regarding practitioner appointments and past appointments.
• Assist with miscellaneous credentialing and medical staff office duties as assigned.
• Assist with in-house CME activities.
• Assist as needed with the in house Grand Itasca/Fairview sponsored CME activities in compliance with the MMA, ACCME, and AAFP.
• Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• STDB (short term disability bank)
• 401K with employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed