Medical Staff / Credentialing Coordinator / FT

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Medical Staff/Credentialing Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for coordination and preparation of medical staff functions; prepares for
various Medical Staff Meetings and maintains minutes. Responsible for maintaining files for the credentialing and
recredentialing of practitioners and health professionals. Ensure data is maintained in the credentialing software.
Communicates effectively with the Chiefs of the clinical departments and sections to assure compliance with Medical
Staff by-laws and Rules and Regulations. Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and standards for the medical
staff based on knowledge of the Joint Commission Standards, medical legal requirements, and bylaws. Participates
in the on-boarding of new physicians to the Medical Staff. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence
and practices the Service Excellence standards with all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Credentialing and privileging is responsible for performing the credentialing process for new and provisional members of the NWTHS Medical Staff.
• Responsible for performing the recredentialing process for all members of the NWTHS Medical Staff.
• Clinical privileging process for Allied Health Practitioners is responsible for performing the credentialing and recredentialing process for all Allied Health Practitioners.
• Performs other clerical and Medical Staff Services duties under the direction of the Manager of Medical Staff Services.
• Assists in maintaining NWTHS Medical Staff Bylaws and policies and procedures.
• Participates in monitoring and reporting the OPPE and FPPE for Medical Staff members.
• Actively participates in the on-boarding of new physicians and other independent licensed practitioners.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

* Minimum of high school education.
* Previous experience in credentialing/privileging preferred.
* Medical terminology knowledge preferred
* Computer literacy

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