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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Medical Staff Coordinator to join our healthcare team. The Medical Staff Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of medical staff services, including credentialing, privileging, and compliance with regulatory standards. This position acts as a liaison between medical staff, hospital administration, and regulatory agencies, ensuring that all medical professionals meet the necessary qualifications and maintain current credentials. The Medical Staff Coordinator is responsible for organizing and maintaining accurate records, facilitating communication among staff members, and supporting the credentialing process from application to approval. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards. They will be adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with physicians, nurses, administrators, and external agencies. Key duties include processing credentialing and re-credentialing applications, maintaining confidential files, preparing reports for medical staff committees, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements. The Medical Staff Coordinator also assists with the onboarding of new providers, coordinates continuing education activities, and supports quality improvement initiatives. This role requires discretion, professionalism, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience with credentialing software and knowledge of medical terminology are highly desirable. If you are passionate about supporting healthcare professionals and ensuring the highest standards of care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Coordinate credentialing and re-credentialing processes for medical staff.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of medical staff credentials.
- Serve as a liaison between medical staff, administration, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations.
- Prepare and distribute reports for medical staff committees.
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of new providers.
- Organize and support continuing medical education activities.
- Monitor expiration dates of licenses, certifications, and privileges.
- Facilitate communication among medical staff and hospital leadership.
- Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field.
- Experience in medical staff services or credentialing preferred.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and credentialing software.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with medical staff credentialing?
- How do you ensure accuracy and confidentiality in your work?
- Describe your familiarity with healthcare regulations and accreditation.
- How do you prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines?
- What credentialing software have you used?
- How do you handle communication between medical staff and administration?
- Describe a challenging situation you faced in a similar role.
- What steps do you take to stay updated on regulatory changes?
- How do you support quality improvement initiatives?
- Why are you interested in this position?
