Medical Staff Coordinator

About the role

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to serve this population.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Medical Staff Services Department in the day-to-day Medical Staff Office duties and credentialing operations including processing all aspects of the medical staff meetings which include producing an agenda, packets, minutes, and follow-up
• Maintains a current working knowledge and interpretation of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Centers for Medicare and Medical Services (CMS), California Title 22, and other related state and federal healthcare regulations pertaining to the accurate timely credentialing of Medical Staff members
• Has a working knowledge of information systems, databases, credentialing processes, and computer systems applicable to the department
• Covers, organizes, and oversees the day-to-day credentialing activities for effective, efficient credentialing within all applicable rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Acts as a liaison between the Medical Staff and Medical Staff Services Department
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Organizational skills and accuracy very important

Qualifications

• Associate degree, preferably in the Medical Field
• Experience in the medical field
• Credentialing experience required
• Proficient in the use in multiple computer software programs; Microsoft Suite, Internet access and use as well as Medical Staff database software
• Certified Provider Credential Specialist (CPCS) preferred

Demands and Characteristics of Work, Equipment Usage, and Work Environment

• Standing/Walking - 34-66%
• Sitting - 34-66%
• Twisting - 34-66%
• Lifting/Carrying - 34-66%
• Pushing/Pulling - 34-66%
• Climbing (Ascending/Descending) - 1-33%
• Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods - 34-66%
• Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods - 34-66%
• Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods - 34-66%
• Lifting 2-10 Pounds - 34-66%
• Lifting 11-20 Pounds - 34-66%
• Lifting 21-30 Pounds - 1-33%
• Lifting 31-40 Pounds - 1-33%
• Lifting 41-50 Pounds - 1-33%
• Lifting 51 Pounds or More - 1-33%
• Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings - 67-100%
• Working outdoors - 34-66%
• Working with or near chemicals - 1-33%
• Working near radiation sources - 1-33%
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases - 1-33%
• Working with hazardous waste materials - 1-33%
• Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require - 1-33%
• Using hand tools - 1-33%
• Potential for cuts and bruises - 34-66%
• Ability to express or exchange ideas - 67-100%
• Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices - 67-100%
• Ability to perform basic math - 67-100%
• Ability to read at an elementary level - 67-100%