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Medical Staff Coordinator

Coordinate and process requests for applications, evaluate eligibility for application receipt according to bylaws. Upon receipt of a complete application, initiate the information collection, verification, and documentation process per established policies and procedures. Forward completed applications to supervisor as required. Enter or post requested privileges in database. Provide statistical information on the credentialing process by accurately recording start and complete dates. Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date computerized database and credentials files for all appointees as assigned. Provide follow up support to new practitioners as needed.

Monitor the reappointment and elevation processes from initiation to completion according to established policies and procedures. Ensure timely completion of reappointment and elevation application process, renewing of privileges, and review by supervisor.

Put together agendas for committees/division meetings in collaboration with supervisor as well as other staff members who may need to be involved. Make other preparations for the meeting including reserving a room, ordering food, and sending notifications. Attend meetings, document accurate minutes, and follow up as appropriate. Work with supervisor to put together annual report to the Medical Board and conduct election of new officers. Review and update privilege request forms as needed.

Serves as a resource for hospital staff, physicians and their office staff in relation to Medical Staff activities.

Perform additional duties that are temporary in nature due to business needs including development of credentialing criteria for new privileges, processing requests for additional privileges, responding to both internal and external customers requiring reports or information, and special projects.

Assists the quality department with gathering and reporting of data related to focused and ongoing professional practice evaluations of current competency of the medical staff and credentialed allied health professionals.