Medical Staff Coordinator, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID # 1899501

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking a Medical Staff Coordinator responsible for credentialing physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and Allied Health staff, while maintaining positive relationships with Professional Services staff.

The role directs and coordinates administrative support for Professional Services and ensures compliance with duties and obligations, providing courteous service to patients and hospital personnel.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for certification as a Medical Staff Professional.
• Five or more years of experience as a Medical Staff Coordinator preferred.
• Strong computer skills and software literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Medical Terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative support for Professional Services Staff and maintain positive relationships.
• Promote a harmonious work environment and project a positive image of the department and hospital.
• Answer telephones promptly and courteously; assist callers and explain procedures as appropriate.
• Address customer concerns and work with staff to identify problems and solutions.

Skills

Certification eligibility

Experience as M.S. Coordinator

Computer literacy

Written & verbal communication

Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for credentialing physicians, dentists, podiatrists and Allied Health Staff and maintaining positive relationships with all Professional Services Staff. Direct and coordinate administrative support for Professional Services Staff and provides resources as required to facilitate compliance with their duties and obligations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and the hospital. Works with supervisor/manager and other members of section or department to promote harmonious work environment. Ensuring that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other hospital personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner. Answers telephones in a prompt and courteous manner. Displays concern and provides assistance or explains procedures as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations. Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Works with customers to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Eligibility for certification as a Medical Staff Professional


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Medical Staff Coordinator preferred


• Good knowledge of computers


• Excellent written and verbal skills


• Medical Terminology preferred

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education: High School graduate or equivalency

Experience: Minimum of six months to one year of related work experience

Computer Skills: Proficient, Excellent