Medical Staff Coordinator, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
Posted on August 25th, 2017
In accordance with The Joint Commission standards, RCHSD Medical Staff Bylaws, Title XXII, and other regulatory requirements or policies, the Medical Staff Coordinator initiates and completes the credentialing process for initial appointment and reappointment to the medical staff. The coordinator obtains, verifies and analyzes all primary source verifications and information related to medical staff (or AHP staff) applicants and re-applicants for membership and clinical privileges. Facilitates the review and approval process by medical staff leadership; notifies leadership of potential issues timely, initiates follow-up, and prepares all correspondence for committee review. Interfaces with medical staff leadership, hospital leadership and chairs of supported medical staff committees and departments to ensure that issues requiring action are reviewed in a timely manner and results are thoroughly documented and disseminated to the appropriate parties for further review/action appropriately. Responsible for coordination of assigned medical staff committees, and ensures information is reported and routed appropriately for approval. Oversees the completion and adequacy of proctoring and privileging, and ensures that practitioner privileges granted are based on adequate experience, education and training, current clinical competence, and necessary documentation to support such requests. Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of the medical staff governance and organizational structure. Keeps abreast of regulatory changes as it pertains to Medical Staff Administration.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• CPCS or CPMSM certification required. If not certified, must obtain certification within 1 year of hire date.
Three years of acute care experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of TJC and CMS accreditation principles related to credentialing and privileging, and medical staff standards related to an acute care facility
• Two years of Medical Staff Committee coordination experience, including agendas, minutes and follow-up correspondence
• Expert in MS Office applications
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate's Degree in medical staff sciences or health sciences
• Five years of acute care experience
• Knowledge of credentialing software to support the appointment and reappointment process (MD-Staff)
Apply online at:
http://jobs.rchsd.org/medical-staff-coordinator-full-time-benefits-eligible/job/6357611