Medical Staff Coordinator

Position SummaryUnder the supervision of the Director of Medical, the Medical Staff Coordinator is responsiblefor the credentialing and re-credentialing of all Medical and Professional staff members in atimely manner and in accordance with all applicable state, federal and other regulatoryrequirements. In addition, the Medical Staff Coordinator serves as a resource to the MedicalStaff committee coordination, credentialing activities and General Staff Meeting scheduling andcoordination.The Medical Staff Coordinator has a responsibility to maintain good communications and apositive environment, to encourage Medical Staff members to utilize Mission CommunityHospital as a partner in admitting and treating their patients.Major ResponsibilitiesCoordination - 55% Processes, reviews, and analysis of Medical Staff applications and reappointmentsapplications to determine completeness and investigate further as needed. Coordinates and prioritizes medical staff activities for designated medical staffdepartments and Committees Process requests for temporary privileges obtaining appropriate approvals and distributesnotices of temporary privileges granted Maintain and update the Medical Staff Database (MDStaff) as a result of the GoverningBoards actions. This also includes verification of current CA medical licensure, DEAcertificates, professional liability insurance and all other required certifications inaccordance with Medical Staff Rules and Regulations. Generates appropriate correspondence to keep physicians informed of their Medical StaffStatus. (Board approval letters following the Board of Directors meeting) Assure that Department Privilege Delineation forms reflect current practice andregulation requirements. Manage requests for additional privileges, analyze those requests in terms of requirededucation criteria and obtain appropriate approvals. Provide staff support with the Medical Staff Credentials and Interdisciplinary PracticeCommittees, which includes preparation of agendas, minutes, follow-up, credentialssummaries and reports for the Medical Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Assists with the coordination of the General Staff Meetings Improves professional growth and knowledge of the job to maintain efficiency andeffectiveness Complies with all hospital policies, accreditation agency standards, and federalconfidentiality requirements related to management of information, which includesHIPAA compliance.Communication - 30% Completes Information Systems Data Sheet and forwards to the IS and MedicalRecords Department (HIM) Forwards photo to Intake Department to complete Identification Badge for Medicaland Professional Staff Forwards Physician e-Record (EMR) Access forms to Information Systems Keeps Leadership and Nursing Administration informed of new physicians andprofessional staff. Generates Medical Staff Rosters and distributes to Leadership and NursingAdministration.Miscellaneous/Other - 15% Generate dues notices. Assists with the collection of OPPE and Initial FPPE (Proctoring) process. Requests procedure listings from HIM as requested. Other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired: 3+ years of recent Medical Staff Services experience in an acute-care hospital setting. Ability to solve problems and work well under pressure Ability to work independently with little supervision Demonstrate ability to interact with a variety of healthcare professionals Basic knowledge of medical terminology Familiar with TJC Standards and Title 22 Regulations Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment. 90-day period to obtain Fire Safety certification Two-week period to obtain TB screening on an annual basisPreferred: Knowledge of Medical Staff Database (MDStaff) Word, Excel