Medical Staff Coordinator

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Credentialing Specialist credentialed from the National Association Medical Staff Services preferred.
• Medical Services Management credentialed from the National Association Medical Staff Services preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Coordinate processing of applications, appointments, and administrative support services for medical staff and health professionals.

• Handle the billing, collection, and deposit of medical staff dues.
• Schedule, coordinate and attend all assigned department and committee meetings, conferences and special events in support of medical staff credentialing activities.
• Communicate with both internal and external customers concerning the credentialing activities and operation of the department, including verification requests regarding hospital privileges, past residencies, and fellowships.
• Ensure data integrity.
• Maintain adequate documentation for analysis, data retrieval, and troubleshooting of systems and databases.
• Maintain current credential files on all employed/contracted physicians for physician groups.
• Develop, update, and maintain matrix of physician participation/enrollment with contracted payers and distribute to management, physicians and office staff.
• Notify contracted payers of any physician changes or other pertinent information.