CREDENTIAL COORDINATOR

Overview

The Coordinator for Medical Staff Credentialing coordinates all details of medical staff and allied health professional credentialing at Seton and Seton Coastside including processing of new applications, reappointments and resignations. The Coordinator maintains and updates all privilege lists and is the lead for managing the physician database. The coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the Credentials Committee and the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee including preparing files for physician review and is an active participant in the JCAHO process.  This position is responsible for assigned medical staff department, committee and credentialing functions to ensure compliance with the regulatory accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned)1 Responsible for the credentialing process and onboard process of the medical staff and allied health professional including processing new applicants, reappointments, temporary privileges and resignations of medical staff andallied health professionals.2 Function as super-user and trainer for the physician database. Communicate with database help desk as needed. Design report filters and reports.3 Coordinate monthly Credentials Committee, Interdisciplinary Practice Committee and quarterly Department meetings to include preparing agenda packets, securing physician reviewers, writing minutes and following-up on all outstanding issues.4 Prepare monthly hospital board report.5 Maintain and update all privilege lists for medical staff and allied health professionals.6 Monitor physician and allied health professional proctoring and follow-up on delinquencies.7 Maintain current knowledge about the JCAHO credentialing and privileging process.8 Maintain orderly, complete and a survey ready credentials files9 Secure all required documents for credentialing medical staff and allied health professionals and follow-up on delinquencies.10 Obtain required credentialing QA information from various hospital departments.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:  Prior experience with credentialing and privileging desirable.

 Writing meeting summaries and transcribing meeting minutes

 Prior credentialing database experience desirable.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:  None required; CPCS (Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist) desirable

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:  Detail oriented with ability to process large amounts of paperwork with a high degree of accuracy.

 Ability to work with a high volume of credentials files and meet tight deadlines

 Willingness to keep up to date with changing regulatory requirements

 Excellent interpersonal skills

 Medical terminology highly desirable