Medical Staff Coordinator

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.
Work where you matter.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for all credentialing activities including providing completed files, completing preliminary review of credentials documents for medical staff applications, appointments, and reappointments for members of the Medical staff and affiliates of the Medical staff in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, HFAP standards, and State and Federal law.
• Responsible for the scheduling, coordinating/attending of Medical Staff Section and Committee meetings, as well as providing agendas and accurate minutes of the proceedings.
• Provides appropriate documentation of all activities within the scope of the position, allowing for follow through on committee actions or change in policies and confidential medical staff actions.
• Safeguards compliance with accreditation standards for the organized Medical staff and administration.
• Aids in meeting the credentialing needs of hospitals and clinics, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the service areas.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Technical Certificate from college or technical school; or one-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Associate's Healthcare related field.
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) - National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).
• Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) - National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees.
• Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.