What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Staff Coordinator position at Backus Hospital?
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
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Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Medical Staff Services (MSS), performs credentialing and privileging functions related to the appointment/reappointment/clinical privileges of practitioners to the Medical Staff in accordance with HHC local Medical Staff Bylaws, Credentialing Policy and standards by The Joint Commission (TJC), Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), and Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH).
Qualifications
Education: Associate’s degree and/or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in business management or related field preferred.
Experience: 2 years direct experience in hospital medical staff services or other credentialing or healthcare administrative position.
License and Certification: National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) required. If not certified, obtain certification within 1 year of meeting the NAMSS eligibility requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Consistently demonstrates Hartford HealthCare’s Values: Integrity, Caring, Excellence, and Safety
- Self-directed and self-motivational skills with a strong attention to detail
- High level professional written and verbal communication skills. Mature attitude and judgment; responsible; professional demeanor and appearance, patient and flexible
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and manage projects from initiation to completion within prescribed schedules and utilization of resources
- Ability to analyze, interpret and draw inferences from research findings and present recommendations to medical staff leaders for credentialing and privileging issues, policies and bylaws
- Ability to make administrative decisions and judgments using critical thinking skills
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- The duties of this position include frequent professional level contact with physicians, health system executives, directors, managers and attorneys.
- Knowledge of state, federal and Joint Commission medical staff standards and medical staff law
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications; ability to master current and new software as needed.
- Solid knowledge of database management. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the credentialing database.
- Flexible schedule required to attend events/meetings in the early morning or in the evening to accommodate physician schedules.
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