MEDICAL STAFF CREDENTIALING COORDINATOR (FT DAYS)

Universal Health Services•Henderson, NV

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About The Position

Performs a broad scope of advanced administrative and clerical duties, exercising considerable analytical skills and judgment, acts independently, as the initial review and analysis for appointments, reappointments, status changes, additional privilege requests and voluntary resignations, monitors progress to ensure resolution of issues discovered. The Medical Staff Coordinator prepares reports, correspondence to practitioners, documents as appropriate and distributes accordingly exercising skill, judgment, and attention to detail. Serves as a backup for the Medical Staff Director as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of three to five year's medical staff services experience in an acute care, ambulatory care or managed care setting required.
Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
Ability to take and transcribe minutes.
Ability to think critically, analyze complex documentation and recognize items requiring further investigation.
Knowledge of and ability to remain current on medical staff functions and processes, bylaws, rules/regulations, policies and procedures, accreditation standards of the Joint Commission (JC), and federal/state law.
Working knowledge of basic accounting and researching medical staff resources.
Must be able to deal appropriately with highly sensitive and confidential material.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a professional in medical staff services and/or quality management preferred.
CPCS certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire, or within 18 months of initial admissibility