Job Description

Hybrid: 3 days on and 2 days remote after completion of 90-day probationary period.

I. General Summary

The coordinator follows up on the status of applications, tracking progress on all pending and completed work. Assist in tracking and documenting the performance and conduct of medical staff, liaising with relevant departments to address any concerns or issues. Maintain records of evaluations and appraisals. Facilitate the onboarding process for new medical staff members, guiding them through the organization's policies, and procedures. Ensure that they are integrated smoothly into the organization. Acts as a central point of contact between the medical staff, administrative personnel, and other departments. Facilitate effective communication channels to address concerns and provide support when needed. The coordinator manages their duties and functions independently, maintaining a high quality for detail and timeliness.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Oversee the credentialing process (initial and reappointment) for all medical staff members and advanced practice providers, proctors, etc., ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and verifying licenses, certifications, and professional references. Maintain accurate records and databases related to medical staff credentials, evaluations, and other relevant information in the credentialing software system MD Staff. Liaise with applicants and relevant committees to address any deficiencies or discrepancies in their applications. Communicate the outcomes of the credentialing and privileging process to the applicants in a timely and accurate manner.
• Independently manage the tracking and meticulous documentation of the performance and conduct of medical staff and advanced practice providers, taking ownership of the process and liaising with relevant departments to address any concerns or issues.
• Maintain knowledge of and provides consultation to the Medical Staff regarding credentialing, privileging, parliamentary process, and disciplinary process, as well as peer review processes according to the medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, hospital and medical staff policies, CMS, and state and other regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

III. Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Some college is preferred. Must have CPCS or CPMSM certification or certification received within 18 months of hire.
• Three (3) years of previous experience in medical staff administration is required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA, Federal, and State requirements regarding the credentialing process.
• Knowledge of personal computers including work processing and spreadsheet software is required for logging and tracking credentials through the medical system. Knowledge of credentialing software is preferred.
• Ability to gather and coordinate required information under strict timelines is required.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail is required in order to comply with credentialing requirements.
• Highly effective verbal communication, presentation skills, and writing skills are necessary in order to work with medical or nursing staff.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Effective critical thinking and organizational skills,

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $50,252 - $67.782
• Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
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