Medical Staff Coordinator

Medical Staff Coordinator

Job Location: Rapid City, SD

Scheduling: Monday-Friday 8-5

Essential Functions:

• Compiles credentialing, privileging and peer review actions for the Board of Director's Quality Committee.
• Acts as a resource and assists Department Chairpersons and Credentials Committee members to obtain information required when they review the application.
• Plans, organizes, and directs confidential research required for initial appointees and credentialing/reappointment (physicians, dentists, AHPs).
• Develops and provides oversight to the orientation program for new appointees (physicians, dentists, AHPs).
• Maintains and updates the proctorship review forms, files, and process to maintain compliance with regulations outlined by the Joint Commission and other agencies.
• Assists in the VPMA, and Bylaws Committee in maintaining and revising pertinent documents.
• Responds timely and appropriately to Joint Commission and other surveys, coordinates successful completion, and assists in developing any necessary action plans.
• Evaluate document revisions for Joint Commission and other regulatory compliance.
• Utilizes the MIDAS database efficiently and effectively for tracking, reporting, and other processes.
• Assists the VPMA, Medical Staff, and others with projects as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

General Information:

• Minimum Experience:
  • Required to have 1+ years in healthcare; 1+ years of Medical Staff experience; 1+ years of Regulatory Guidelines experience
  • Preferred to have 2+ years in healthcare; 2+ years of Medical Staff experience; 2+ years of Regulatory Guidelines experience
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

Job Description:

• Coordinates, completes, and provides supervision for the primary operational functions of Medical Staff Services including but not limited to credentialing, privileging, proctorship, and orientation. It serves as a resource for the VPMA, medical staff, and others. Applies regulatory/accreditation standards knowledge to maintain Medical Staff and Hospital compliance.

Technical Requirements:

• Experience with Echo Credentialing (credentialing software) or Healthstream strongly preferred
• Experience in a Joint Commission-accredited and/or NCQA accredited facility previously strongly preferred

Required Certifications:

• None required
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) - Accredited University or accredited training professionals strongly preferred

Required Education:

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
• Associates degree in Healthcare (Preferred)

Skills Required: