Medical Staff Services Coordinator

Medical Staff Services Coordinator

Salary Range: $30.80 - $49.19 per hour

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Position Overview

The Medical Staff Coordinator for the Medical Staff Office is a professional qualified to function as a liaison between hospital administration and the Medical Staff. The Medical Staff Coordinator acts independently and maintains strict confidentiality of patient, hospital and medical staff information. This individual oversees credentialing and privileging activities and independently coordinates their own work, prioritizing according to the workflow of the office and established or necessary deadlines. As the workload in this office is heavy, assessing priorities is constant in order to meet deadlines. The job requires diverse analytical skills in order to provide medical staff support as well as interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate information and interact with others. Attention to detail is critical in performing key functions. Principle contacts or relationships in the position are Medical Staff personnel, medical staff and their office staffs, administration and hospital employees.

Qualifications

The position of Medical Staff Services Coordinator is open at three tiers: I, II, and III. Placement into a specific tier will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills. The pay for this role will correspond to the assigned tier and ranges from $30.80 to $49.19 per hour, depending on qualifications and years of experience. We encourage candidates with varying levels of expertise to apply.

Required (Tier I):

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Two (2) years of Administrative support experience in a hospital in a business support role such as quality, risk management, medical records.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Microsoft Office computer skills

Preferred (Tier I):

• Direct Medical Staff Services department experience in a hospital setting (e.g., credentialing, privileging, meeting management)
• Medical Staff credentialing experience
• Agenda and minute taking experience
• Knowledge of MDStaff software
• CPMSM or CPCS National Association of Medical Staff Certification

Required (Tier II):

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Five (5) years' experience in Medical Staff
• Medical Staff credentialing experience
• Agenda and minute taking experience
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Microsoft Office computer skills

Preferred (Tier II):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of MDStaff software
• Experience using EHR - Meditech
• CPMSM or CPCS National Association of Medical Staff Certification

Required (Tier III):

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Five (5) years' experience in Medical Staff Services to include credentialing and meeting management
• CPMSM or CPCS National Association of Medical Staff Certification
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Preferred (Tier III):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of MDStaff software
• Experience using EHR - Meditech

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

Behind the Scenes of Patient Safety: The Essential Role of the Medical Staff Professional

When we picture hospital care, we naturally think of doctors and nurses at the bedside. But long before a physician ever treats a patient, an invisible framework of safety and quality has already been built around them.

At Community Memorial Healthcare, that framework is maintained by the Medical Staff Services Department, powered by the Medical Staff Professional (MSP). While they don't work on the clinical floor, MSPs are among the most critical defenders of patient safety and satisfaction in healthcare.

What Does a Medical Staff Professional Do?

A Medical Staff Professional is the gatekeeper of clinical excellence. They ensure that every doctor and allied health professional practicing within our walls is fully qualified, competent, and safe to deliver care.

Their core responsibilities bridge the gap between healthcare law and frontline medicine:

• Rigorous Credentialing: MSPs meticulously verify a provider's education, licensing, training, and history directly with the original institutions—ensuring no resume is simply taken at face value.
• Privileging & Scope of Practice: They manage the intricate process of defining exactly what procedures a provider is explicitly trained and currently competent to perform.
• Continuous Quality Tracking: They monitor ongoing professional practice evaluations and peer reviews to ensure high standards never waiver.
• Hospital Governance: MSPs manage medical staff bylaws, support physician leadership, and ensure the hospital remains fully compliant with strict audits by CMS and DNV.

The First Line of Defense for Patient Safety

It is a simple truth: you cannot have quality patient care without qualified providers.

The MSP acts as the hospital's first line of defense against medical errors. By running an exhaustive, audit-ready vetting system, they catch red flags and prevent underqualified or unsafe practitioners from ever reaching a patient. Their work ensures that safety is deeply baked into the hospital's culture.

Elevating the Patient Experience

Patient satisfaction relies heavily on trust. The work of an MSP directly impacts the patient experience by:

• Building Community Trust: Patients can focus on healing, knowing that every professional treating them has been verified to the highest standard.
• Reducing Care Delays: Efficient, thorough credentialing brings specialized physicians on board faster, reducing wait times for critical procedures.
• Fostering Accountability: By supporting medical staff committees, MSPs help maintain a collaborative culture where physicians hold each other to the highest clinical standards.

A Career with Deep Purpose

The role of a Medical Staff Professional requires a unique blend of investigative skill, legal knowledge, and strict attention to detail. Every verified file and meticulously reviewed privilege sheet is a quiet act of protection for our community. At Community Memorial Healthcare, our MSPs don't just manage paperwork—they secure the integrity of our care.

Join Our Team: Medical Staff Services Coordinator

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

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