Medical Staff PD Coordinator

Description

Job Summary:

• Responsible for coordinating all medical staff activities and acting as a liaison between the medical staff and administration.
• Provides oversight for credentialing and privilege and is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all applications and related documents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all medical staff activities including meeting preparation and post meeting follow-up to include agenda formulation, pre-meeting preparation of materials and notices, documentation of proceedings, meeting minutes, maintenance of records and follow up on action items which are tracked to completion.
• Manages, assesses and analyzes the credentialing and privileging processes. Responsible for timely and accurate processing of applications, reappointments, and database management. The ability to analyze/assess verified information and data on both initial applications, reappointments and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) to assure appropriate qualifications and current clinical competence is met. File maintenance of initial applications with updated profiles tracking progress of application; timely oversight on provisional members regarding proctoring.
• Creates and prepares reports to document the findings, conclusions, recommendations, and actions taken at various medical staff committees to include peer review committees with timely follow-up with action items. Reviews the effectiveness of the actions taken.
• Provides education and assistance in the development of mechanisms to assess physician performance. Identifies potential risks, and consults on disciplinary action when appropriate, using knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, medico legal history, medical staff issues, respective hospital departmental, section rules, regulations, bylaws or policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interfacing with the medical staff, administration, ancillary departments, physician office staff and other healthcare providers. Interacts and coordinates with Quality Assurance, Medical Records, Risk Management and fellow medical staff professionals as it relates to medical review functions and reappointment or reappraisal.

Skills:    

Required Skills & Experience:

• Broad knowledge of accreditation standards, medico legal issues, and state and federal regulations.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and achieve results.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Zoom.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and manage credentialing processes.
• Able to efficiently utilize Microsoft Teams and Zoom for hybrid meeting management.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Minimum Two (2) years of medical staff services experience.

Education:         

Required Education:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS).