Medical Staff Coordinator
Openings: 1
Job Description
Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Medical Staff Coordinator who will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must have a passion for nursing excellence and be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.
Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.
Why Work Here?
Oak Valley Hospital features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. We offer a competitive salary, three weeks of PTO, flexible scheduling, one-on-one patient care, and regular evaluations.
Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, EAP, 401(a) pension plan, optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans with immediate eligibility, and a tuition reimbursement program. Beyond an outstanding benefit package, we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.
The Medical Staff Coordinator is assigned the responsibility of coordinating all Medical Staff activities and acts as liaison between the Medical Staff Coordinator assists with quality/risk management functions related to medical staff.
This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an ill pediatric, adult through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/ developmental age of the individual served.
The following are general job accountabilities
1. Manages the end-to-end processing of initial applications and reappointments to the medical staff or allied health professional staff, including privileging, special privilege requests, and temporary privileges. Act as primary contact for CVOs when contracted.
2. Familiarity with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Policies & Procedures and capable of explaining to physicians and their office staff.
3. Manages or assists with administrative functions including, but not limited to, scheduling meetings and preparing meeting minutes, monitoring and pursuing expirables, filing, responding to verification requests, and other tasks as assigned by the Manager or Director.
4. Produces and posts or distributes reports as needed (e.g., rosters, new appointments, suspensions, etc.). Issues and distributes announcements of new members of the medical staff.
5. Assists with special events and projects as needed.
6. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
7. Ability to be at work and be on time and follow company policies, procedures and directives.
8. Ability to prioritize and multitask.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay any longer! Apply now and join our talented team of nurses and physicians today and start building the career of your dreams!
Job Requirements
- Associate degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Courses in Medical Terminology preferred.
- Three (3) years’ experience in a hospital; preferably in a Medical Staff Services office
- Basic computer skills including Word, Excel and Credentialing software.
- Agenda and minute taking experience.
- Possesses organization and communication skills
- Communicates effectively in verbal and written English, including composing letters, preparing reports or producing original documents in proper grammatical form.
- CPMSM or CPCS preferred.
Pay: $37 – $47 per hour