At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Lippincott 301 Lippincott Drive
Employment Type:
Employee
Employment Classification:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Total Weekly Hours:
40
Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Summary: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 followup 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 projectrelated functions in department; assist other team members as required.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:2 years progressively responsible experience in medical credentialing.
Excellent communication (verbal written) and organizational skills.
Able to work independently.
Attention to detail and accuracy is vital.
Ability to work under pressure for a demanding clientele (medical staff).
Excellent customer service skills.
Flexibility in order to assist or cover for other team members as required.
Required Education:High School graduate.
College graduate preferred.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (CPMSM or CPCS) preferred.
CMSC preferred.