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LifePoint Health Medical Staff / Credentialing Coordinator in Winchester, Kentucky
About Us Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today! A Career with Us Offers:
• Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Educational Assistance
• Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Match
• Free Parking
Responsibilites of the Medical Staff Coordinator include:
The Medical Staff / Credentialing Coordinator will have knowledge of health care systems and credentialing practices. Provides administrative support to the Medical Staff, conducts provider orientation, education on policy and procedures as well as Medical Staff Bylaws. Records minutes of multiple meetings including Credentials Committee, Medical Executive Committee and others as assigned.
Receives, screens, and routes visitors and telephone calls. Responds to, escalates, and follows up on inquiries and problems as appropriate.
Schedules/coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, appointments and travel arrangements.
Maintains Emergency Department Call schedule monthly
Maintains files and office equipment.
Orders and stocks supplies.
Maintain Practitioner Database
Organize Continuing Medical Education Opportunities upon request
Maintain working knowledge regulatory standards and requirements related to Medical Staff Credentialing.
Must be able to arrive early to set up for monthly or quarterly meetings and work evenings at a minimum of 5 times per year for General Medical Staff events.
Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8a-5p
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Some autonomous decision making is involved regarding medical staff credentialing process. Gathers information, reviews and forwards to Credentials Committee complete applications. Able to independently review and escalate issues involving credentialing/privileging to Director. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Education
High School Diploma, Required
College Degree, Preferred**
**Medicalcredentialing experience required
Job: *Nursing/Medical Assistant
Organization: *Clark Regional Medical Center
Title: Medical Staff / Credentialing Coordinator
Location: Kentucky-Winchester
Requisition ID: 7424-5941