Medical Staff Coordinator

The Coordinator performs complex, specialized Medical Staff function-related administrative tasks with little to no supervision. This includes coordinating a variety of programs and assisting in budget preparation.  Key responsibilties include:

Coordinates and organizes meetings, paperwork and filing systems.  Maintains records and insures compliance with applicable regulatory agency.

Medical Staff:

• Maintains ongoing knowledge of medical staff activities and relays, as necessary, information regarding physician status, staff standing, privilege delineation, and or supervision status to appropriate personnel while maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinates and writes original and edited copy for the Medical Staff Newsletter; creates and posts slides for Physicians Lounge electronic display. Effectively Interacts and communicates with Physician, Administrator and Director level personnel to ensure project success.

FPPE:

• Monitors the progress of physicians through the supervision period, (Focused Professional Practice Evaluation) assisting department chairmen with the appropriate procedures, forms and time limits.

Credentialing:

• Performs other duties as assigned in an effective and competent manner. This includes functions required by Delegated Agreement with Health Plans, Delegated Credentialing And Delegated Audits. Applies NCQA Standards to the process. Effectively interacts and communicates with Physician, Administrator and Director level personnel to ensure project Success.
• Exercises judgment and discretion in recognizing the legal implications of credentialing functions and medical staff issues.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of the steps to be followed in credentialing procedures; communicates with applicants regarding documentation requirements to ensure expeditious completion of credentialing process. Balances and prioritizes conflicting demands from Physicians, Administrators and Practice Administrators.
• Monitors physician credential files of department applicants. Coordinates with department chairmen regarding applicant document verifications and follow ups on committee actions for application files.
• Coordinates processing of applications and appointments of medical staff and allied health professionals. Process includes updating the physician database as 'single source of truth that feeds multiple programs throughout the organization and on the web. Process also includes updating iPrivileges in the physician database for all to verify practitioner privileges. Oversees orientation of new medical staff members to hospital protocols and services.
• Answers phones and responds to inquiries and appropriately routes requests.
• Inputs information, runs reports, collects, records, queries and analyzes data. Compiles, analyzes, and processes statistical data/reports for program and/or department.

Minimum Education required:

• High school diploma / GED.

Preferred Experience and Education:

• One to three years as a medical staff services professional, or two to five years related experience (quality, risk management, medical records, physician relations, physician practice management).
• Bachelors Degree.
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) and Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) certifications.
• Certified Professional in Health Quality (CPHQ) and Certified Healthcare Risk Manager (CHRM).

Preferred Licensure and Certifications:

• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS).
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

We offer great benefits to support you and your family, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no premium option for employee benefits)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Matching 401(k) retirement program
• Fully Funded Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health Benefit
• Employee Life Insurance
• Eligible for annual incentive pay based on company performance
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees in Arizona. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Hello humankindness

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.  Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.