MEDICAL STAFF CREDENTIALING COORDINATOR

Since 1972, the healthcare professionals at Valley Hospital have provided quality patient care to all who enter our doors. Valley Hospital is located in the center corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD) with 306 acute care beds, including a 48-bed behavioral health unit. As a teaching hospital with graduate medical education, a new pharmacy residency program, and over 600 multidisciplinary clerkships and internships offered annually, we focus on evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways that research has shown to be effective with most patients.

To provide optimal care to Southern Nevada residents and visitors, Valley Hospital continues to provide quality services, achieving the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Responsibilities

• Performs a broad scope of advanced administrative and clerical duties, exercising considerable analytical skills and judgment.
• Acts independently as the initial review and analysis for appointments, reappointments, status changes, additional privilege requests, and voluntary resignations.
• Monitors progress to ensure resolution of issues discovered.
• Prepares reports, correspondence to practitioners, documents as appropriate, and distributes accordingly with skill, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Serves as a backup for the Medical Staff Director as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year medical staff services experience. Experience in acute care, ambulatory care, or managed care setting preferred.
• Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
• Ability to take and transcribe minutes.
• Ability to think critically, analyze complex documentation, and recognize items requiring further investigation.
• Knowledge of and ability to remain current on medical staff functions and processes, bylaws, rules/regulations, policies and procedures, accreditation standards of the Joint Commission (JC), and federal/state law.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting and researching medical staff resources.
• Must be able to deal appropriately with highly sensitive and confidential material.

Qualifications

• Certification as a professional in medical staff services and/or quality management preferred at time of hire.
• If a candidate does not have certification at the time of hire, CPCS certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire or within 18 months of initial admissibility.

Benefits

• A rewarding and engaging work environment.
• Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay.
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account.
• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations, and work-related issues for all employees and their family members.
• Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo.
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs.
• 401k with company match.
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan.
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more.

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