What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Staff Coordinator, FT Days position at El Paso Children's Hospital and Careers?
Medical Staff Coordinator will be directly responsible for assisting the Medical Staff Director in coordination and management of Medical Staff activities. Performs duties within approved practices and exercises independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines. Receives all medical staff in a pleasant professional and efficient manner. Verifies that the initial appointment and reappointment documentation is completed and filed in the designated area in the medical staff office. Data entry into the Cactus system. Has primary responsibility for Medical Staff Meeting coordination. Back-up for the Medical Staff Analyst and Credentialing Coordinator. This position reports to the Medical Staff Director.
Work Experience:
- Three (3) years of related work experience in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of The Joint Commission Medical Staff Standards preferred.
License/Registration/Certification:
- Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services as a CPCS or CPMSM preferred
Education and Training:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Associates Degree in related field preferred.
Skills:
- Knowledge of hospital or managed care procedures.
- Proficiency in medical terminology.
- Computer literate (ability to learn/work many systems independently). Proficiency in use of personal computer, Windows, Microsoft Word and Cactus credentialing software.
- Demonstrated skill in written and verbal communication and in ability to independently prepare memoranda, letters, reports and other communications.
- Demonstrated professionalism, tact and sound judgment in the representation of the medical staff to internal and external personnel or agencies.
- Ability to independently organize and prioritize tasks.
- Good overall knowledge of Medical Staff Office practices, procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to seek out new methods and principles to improve services.
- Ability to display attention to detail.
- Ability to think critically.
- Knowledge of credentialing and privileging procedures and standards and applicable accreditation and provider certification requirements
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Bilingual English/Spanish-preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.