Medical Staff Specialist 2

Baylor Scott & White Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with a match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Round Rock is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate credentialing and re-credentialing processes for medical staff. Under supervision, you will ensure compliance and timely processing of applications while auditing related documents.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in credentialing or a related field. Join a team valued for its commitment to the well-being of individuals and communities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in medical staff credentialing or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the approval process for credentialing.
• Audit applications and review documents for compliance.
• Manage the committee meeting structure for credentialing.

Skills

Auditing processes

Knowledge of medical staff bylaws

Coordination

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for coordinating, supervising, auditing, and monitoring the approval process for credentialing and re-credentialing. This includes clinical privileging of the medical staff and delineation of services for the Medical Staff Services Department. This is done through partnership and coordination with medical staff managers and administrative representatives. Functions as a team member to ensure the department's best performance. Provides information and guidance about medical staff bylaws, rules, regulations, and AHP policies. Also provides guidance on JCAHO, CMS, and other regulatory agencies related to medical staff and allied health professionals.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Audits and evaluates processes involved in verifications for medical staff and advanced practice professionals appointments, reappointments and privileges delineations.
• Audit applications and review documents, including primary source verification, for credentialing and re-credentialing. Ensure medical staff and advanced practice professional files are current. Follow policies and procedures to obtain required documentation and verification.
• Coordinates the processing of applications through the hospital review process. Manages the committee meeting structure. Assures all applications are processed completely and on time.
• Responsible for auditing files requested for review during regulatory surveys (TJC, CMS, etc.). Present these files to the surveyor.
• Responsible for preparing the final Credentials Report for the Governing Board and the change memo notification to staff after the Board meeting.
• Maintains knowledge of medical staff bylaws, rules, regulations, and credentialing policies.
• Works with manager or director to ensure findings, conclusions, and recommendations are reported through medical staff committees or leadership. Approved actions are then assigned or implemented promptly.
• Contact Credentials Committee Members about the monthly review of credentials files. Serve as a resource to reviewers for any questions.
• Attends meetings and helps with the preparation of agendas, research and committee packets (duties of facility team lead).
• Works with manager and/or director and makes recommendations for credentialing and privileging forms as needed.
• Oversee ongoing development and revisions of privileges with physician input and committee approval.
• Participates in system integration and continuing quality improvement efforts.
• Assures appropriate implementation of new credentialing software and ongoing development efforts as I related to regulatory agency requirements for credentialing.
• Accountable for the primary interface with Credentials Committee Chairmen, and other key medical staff managers around medical staff issues.
• Serves as information resource in credentialing to medical staff and advance practice professionals.
• Provides administrative and technical help to medical staff department and committee meetings.
• Works with manager or director for follow-up action as needed. This includes composing correspondence for chief or chairperson and distributing materials.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

Certification/License/Registration

• Cert Provider Credentialing Spec (CPCS), Cert Prof Medical Services Mgr (CPMSM):
  • Certified Medical Staff Coord (CMCS)
  • Certified Provider Credentialing Spec (CPCS)
  • Certified Prof Medical Services Manager (CPMSM)