Med Staff Credentialing Coordinator

Virtua Health Credentialing Coordinator

Coordinates the credentialing of applicants for membership and reappointment in compliance with defined schedules. Collects and analyzes information thoroughly to identify potential quality of care issues, behavioral problems, appropriate education and training. Investigates issues of concern, generates reports, and presents findings to facilitate recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

Position Responsibilities :

• Process applications, including those from Allied Health professionals, for initial appointment and reappointment to the medical staff of multiple Virtua entities in a timely manner.
• Maintain required Medical Staff documents to ensure compliance, including FPPE and OPPE for medical staff through appointment and reappointment process.
• Prepare Committee agenda and supporting material with Committee Chair. Attend meetings, record minutes, and ensure prompt follow-up on actions taken by the Committee. Review Board Actions Summary from state of NJ and provide follow up as necessary.
• Monitor proctoring process to include timely data collection, analysis, and generating reports from credentialing database to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate flow of information between Medical Staff, Administration and other hospital departments. Initiate problem solving of any departmental roadblocks and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate accurate knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws, policies and procedures and external accrediting agencies, such as JCAHO, NCQA as well as state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Participate frequently in all project-related functions in department; assist other team members as required.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required :

Required Education :

Training / Certifications / Licensure :

Hourly Rate : $26.22 - $40.65 The actual salary / rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to : medical / prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.