Job Description

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Coordinates the effective functioning of the credentialing process within assigned facility(ies) to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements, accreditation standards, Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and applicable policies and procedures

Essential Functions 

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards
• Performs all aspects of credentialing, including appointment, reappointment, privileging, and proctoring
• Monitor and maintain practitioner license expiration for State, DEA, Malpractice Insurance, and other regulatory bodies
• Responsible for the coordination and effective functioning of Medical Staff clinical department and committee meetings to ensure compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and applicable policies and procedures
• Maintains confidential credentials files and electronic medical staff database
• Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters
• Skilled in the development and use of spreadsheets and word processing applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to organize, prioritize and follow-up

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: up to 10%
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, and Joint Commission Accreditation Standards
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications

• CMSC certification preferred

Experience

• Experience with credentialing initial appointment and reappointment applications in an acute care hospital
• Experience with preparing medical staff department/committee meetings and composing minutes
• Experience with or direct involvement in a combined accreditation and licensing survey at an acute care hospital

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