Program Specialist II - Medical Staff Coordinator

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Wichita Falls, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Program Specialist II- Medical Staff Coordinator performs complex (journey-level) administrative, consultative, and technical support for the combined offices of the Medical Director and Superintendent Offices. This position works under the supervision of the Medical Director. Work involves coordinating the initial application process, reappointment process, and delineation of clinical privileges for all members of the medical staff. Plans, directs, organizes, and monitors flow of work within the medical staff department. Assists as the subject matter expert in medical services contracts and the site Graduate Medical Educator.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in prioritizing duties, projects, and other assignments.
• Ability to be flexible in solving problems arising on a daily basis and manages multiple projects.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with data processing programs and works independently on difficult and complex administrative tasks.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant but effective manner and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and departments within the hospital as well as outside agencies.
• Ability to maintain discretion working with confidential materials.
• Proficient with applications Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
• One year of experience working in a medical support environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM) certification
• Working toward achieving Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) and/or Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM) certification and successfully pass either CPCS or CPMSM examination(s) within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the initial application process, reappointment process and delineation of clinical privileges for all members of the medical staff.
• Responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and monitoring flow of work in medical staff office including recruiting of physicians.
• Provides high-level administrative support for projects, committees, and reports
• Conducts quarterly tracers on SH units to evaluate care standards.
• Assists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development, evaluations, and renewal of medical services contracts.
• Serves as the site Graduate Medical Education (GME) coordinator for affiliated medical school, residency, and fellowship programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed