Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator - Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Bedford, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an experienced Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator at Texas Health Resources (THR), you will continue your rewarding career as the gatekeeper to patient safety, while advancing in the fast-paced Medical Staff/Credentialing industry. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford is a 296-bed, acute-care facility serving Northeast Tarrant County since 1973. With more than 550 physicians on its medical staff, hospital services include outpatient surgery, women’s services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a dedicated oncology unit and cardiac rehabilitation. Texas Health HEB recently received a dual accreditation as a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, is certified as a Primary Stroke Center and a designated "Baby Friendly" facility by WHO and UNICEF. Our location brings the best of suburban living, offering you the benefits of convenience and solid career opportunities.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required.
(2) years of medical staff credentialing experience is required.
Ability to function in a demanding environment with frequent interruptions is required for success in this role.
Ability to navigate multiple projects simultaneously and effectively support a busy Medical Staff Office.
Ability to interface with physicians, advanced practice professionals, medical staff leaders, hospital management and administration in a positive and professional manner.
Ability to communicate clearly, openly and effectively, both orally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize work daily.
Ability to problem solve, make decisions and effectively communicate.
Ability to work productively within a team.
Ability to independently resolve problems, make decisions, and negotiate issues as needed.
Dedicated to the highest quality in all aspects of your work.
Demonstrates personal traits of a high level of integrity, team orientation, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Medical Staff Coordinator Certification is preferred as either a Certified Professional Medical Staff Manager (CPMSM) or Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS)
(6) years of hospital medical staff or credentialing experience is highly preferred.
(6 to 7) years of credentialing experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Experience with credentialing database (MSOW / Verity would be a plus).
Knowledge of medical credentialing and privileging procedures and standards.
Must be flexible and willing to work extra hours during peak workloads and deadlines.
Adaptability and dealing effectively with change and acclimating /adjusting to a dynamic environment.
Be accountable for your performance.

Responsibilities

Utilize and maintain the credentialing database with accurate data entry, maintain integrity of data, optimize efficiency, and perform queries, reports, and document generation.
Perform review and detailed analysis, identify, and follow up of "red flag" items that require additional investigation and evaluation, validate discrepancies, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Prepare credentials file for completion and presentation to the Division Chief and Medial Staff Committees, ensuring file completion within a strict deadlines.
Schedule, coordinate, prepare agendas, takes minutes, provide follow up for medical staff committees outlined in the entity Medical Staff Bylaws.
Interpret and understand federal, state, local, and government/insurance agency regulations and guidelines, as well as Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all data and information.