What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant / Medical Staffing Coordinator position at Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Rahway?
Description
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
Responsibilities:
Supervise all functions of the Medical Staff Office, including: pre-applications, initial appointments, temporary privileges, reappointments, and database queries in relation to credentialing. Correspond with other organizations regarding former application/ membership status of physicians. Responsible for MSO functions as they relate to JACHO and IDPH standards.
- Communicate with physicians to keep their files current: physician problems, requests and vacation notices.
- Handle correspondence regarding medical staff activities and appointment status with physicians' offices.
- Ensure all licensure, legal documentation and special accreditations are current for physician credentialing
- Document minutes of Medical Executive committee meetings
- Answer inquiries concerning activities and operation of the department and personnel.
- Prepare administrative reports, statements and rosters.
- Draft and prepare special reports and analyses for review
- Establish, maintain and revise record keeping and filing systems.
Qualifications
Education:
A High School diploma is required
Licensure/Certifications:
None
Experience:
Requires computer proficiency and medical terminology.
Should be familiar with Federal/State regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
3 - 5 years experience in a hospital medical staff department preferred.
