Credentialing Coordinator Sponsor

As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved.

Under the direction of the Medical Staff Director, performing a variety of administrative and secretarial duties which require a substantial knowledge of hospital and Medical Staff Services policies and procedures. The Coordinator is assigned the responsibility of assisting the Director in: Coordination of Medical Staff activities; acting as a liaison for Medical Staff, Nursing, Administration, the Governing Board and working closely with the Chief of the Medical Staff, Vice President Medical Affairs and Committee/Department Chairmen for the enhancement of total Medical staff function.

Responsibilities Include:
Prepares agendas for medical department and by-laws meetings. Types medical department and by-laws meeting minutes.
Processes physician application and reappointment applications for permanent and temporary privileges.
Completes physician processing and participates in orientation
Prepares licensure/insurance expiration letters and reports.
Manages the physician mentoring/monitoring process.
Maintains and updates physician data base.
Demonstrates effective communication skills.
Demonstrates a professional demeanor in person and on the telephone.
Demonstrates appropriate, professional team-centered communication with co-workers, management and administration.

Minimum Qualifications:  Must have current or previous Physician Credentialing Experience.

• A minimum of three (3) years in a higher level multi-tasking administrative support position in a Healthcare environment.
• A good working knowledge of databases, excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.  
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to multi-task in an often high stress environment.
• Includes Answering phones, filing, typing, forms/letters development; ability to take and transcribe meeting minutes, data entry; processing applications and reappointments in an efficient manner with minimal errors.
• Seeks to improve self through continuing education.
• Must be positive, flexible and have the ability to work in and promote a teamwork environment.
• Exhibits proper behavior and professionalism in activities and discussions with fellow workers, physicians, and public; responds courteously to requests from supervisory personnel.
• Ability to work in a highly confidential area; ability to work independently; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format; possession of excellent organizational skills and prioritizing skills; able to complete work within allotted time frames.
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• One (1) year credentialing experience in a hospital, surgery center, or centralized verification organization. 
  College degree or CPCS or CPMSM certification.