Location(s): Illinois, United States ⋅ Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s): Junior
Field(s): Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Highlights:
Position: Medical Staff Office Coordinator
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Full Time
Hours: 8am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday
What you will need:
High School Required
Associates Degree Preferred
2 Years of previous Medical Staff Services experience preferred.
CPCS (Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist) certification required within two years from date of hire.
Ability to comprehend and interpret the Medical Staff Bylaws, departmental medical staff rules, JCAHO standards and state and federal laws related to credentialing. Above average computer database and word processing skills required.
Some analytical ability is required but in situations where the problems are not difficult or complex. Analysis requirements generally limited to collecting available factual information and responding to it based on clear precedent or procedures.
A significant level of communication skills is required in order to explain policies or otherwise communicate with others in situations requiring sensitivity and tact.
Work is performed in accordance with instructions and procedures but incumbents must organize the work, set priorities, and request occasional exceptions when necessary.
Work requires the ability to lift or carry objects weighing 5 - 20 pounds, proofread and check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter, retrieve or transform words or data, closely examine specimens, images, or reports.
Work is generally performed in an office or clinical environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions.
General Summary:
Assesses, coordinates and documents Medical Staff activities to assure compliance with bylaws, policy and procedures, JCAHO standards, and other applicable State and Federal requirements; and oversees the confidential credentialing processes for departments as assigned. Coordinating medical staff and allied health staff reference queries from outside organizations; department filing and general organization of the department; and providing any related support for medical staff leaders, administration and the department.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development