Medical Staff Coordinator

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural, southwest Alaska. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. This role plans and organizes activities of the Medical Staff in accordance with Joint Commission, state and federal regulations and established policies and procedures. The position plans, organizes and controls training to assist Medical Staff and its subordinate committees in understanding and using the credentialing and privileging process, and acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and Administration within parameters established by Clinical Operations Manager and Chief of Staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or at least two years healthcare related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License or ability to acquire driver's license
• Certification as a Certified Provider of Credentialing Services "CPCS" preferred, but not required. If not certified at time of hiring, employee will become certified within 4 years of date of hire
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology course preferred, or ability to take within first year of hire

Skills & knowledge

• Significant experience with data entry & database management; using word processing software, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Web searches, graphs & charts
• Experience taking meeting minutes and writing summary reports
• Ability to operate photocopy machine, fax machine, and shredder
• Ability to file and proofread documents
• Excellent human relations skills and oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate events and complete multiple tasks within limited constraints
• Ability to research information
• Knowledge and familiarity with word processing, Governing Body functions, and YKHC policies and procedures
• Ability to use the computer and general office equipment

Benefits

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period, 40 hours per week
Pay: Minimum hourly pay $24.93, non-exempt