Job Description
Job Description
Medical Staff Coordinator
P OSITION S UMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Medical, the Medical Staff Coordinator is responsible
for the credentialing and re-credentialing of all Medical and Professional staff members in a
timely manner and in accordance with all applicable state, federal and other regulatory
requirements. In addition, the Medical Staff Coordinator serves as a resource to the Medical
Staff committee coordination, credentialing activities and General Staff Meeting scheduling and
coordination.
The Medical Staff Coordinator has a responsibility to maintain good communications and a
positive environment, to encourage Medical Staff members to utilize Mission Community
Hospital as a partner in admitting and treating their patients.
M AJOR R ESPONSIBILITIES
Coordination – 55%
- Processes, reviews, and analysis of Medical Staff applications and reappointments
applications to determine completeness and investigate further as needed.
Coordinates and prioritizes medical staff activities for designated medical staffdepartments and Committees
Process requests for temporary privileges obtaining appropriate approvals and distributesnotices of temporary privileges granted
Maintain and update the Medical Staff Database (MDStaff) as a result of the GoverningBoards actions. This also includes verification of current CA medical licensure, DEA
certificates, professional liability insurance and all other required certifications in
accordance with Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.
Generates appropriate correspondence to keep physicians informed of their Medical StaffStatus. (Board approval letters following the Board of Directors meeting)
Assure that Department Privilege Delineation forms reflect current practice andregulation requirements.
Manage requests for additional privileges, analyze those requests in terms of requirededucation criteria and obtain appropriate approvals.
Provide staff support with the Medical Staff Credentials and Interdisciplinary PracticeCommittees, which includes preparation of agendas, minutes, follow-up, credentials
summaries and reports for the Medical Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Assists with the coordination of the General Staff MeetingsImproves professional growth and knowledge of the job to maintain efficiency andeffectiveness
Complies with all hospital policies, accreditation agency standards, and federalconfidentiality requirements related to management of information, which includes
HIPAA compliance. Communication – 30%
Completes Information Systems Data Sheet and forwards to the IS and MedicalRecords Department (HIM)
Forwards photo to Intake Department to complete Identification Badge for Medicaland Professional Staff
Forwards Physician e-Record (EMR) Access forms to Information SystemsKeeps Leadership and Nursing Administration informed of new physicians andprofessional staff.
Generates Medical Staff Rosters and distributes to Leadership and NursingAdministration.
Miscellaneous / Other – 15%
Generate dues notices.Assists with the collection of OPPE and Initial FPPE (Proctoring) process.Requests procedure listings from HIM as requested.Other duties as assigned.Q UALIFICATIONS
Required :
3+ years of recent Medical Staff Services experience in an acute-care hospital setting.Ability to solve problems and work well under pressureAbility to work independently with little supervisionDemonstrate ability to interact with a variety of healthcare professionalsBasic knowledge of medical terminologyFamiliar with TJC Standards and Title 22 RegulationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task in fast-paced environment.90-day period to obtain Fire Safety certificationTwo-week period to obtain TB screening on an annual basisPreferred :
Knowledge of Medical Staff Database (MDStaff) Word, Excel