Summary

Responsible for all aspects of credentialing for SJH Medical Staff and Allied Health Professionals, assists with facilitating all Medical Staff Committees and Department meetings and functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

• Initial Appointment and Reappointments for all Medical Staff and Allied Health Professionals, including gathering, verification, and evaluation of confidential healthcare provider credentials, preparing completed credentials files for presentation to the Department Chairperson, Credentials Committee, Medical Executive Committee and Board of Directors, processing credentialing information following meetings.

• On-going maintenance of provider statuses, including expirables, change in privileges, staff category, leaves of absence, resignations, etc.

• Responsible for updating and maintaining credentialing database systems.

• Maintains current knowledge and compliance with the St. Joseph Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Credentials Procedure Manual, along with all state and federal requirements and accreditation standards.

• Coordinating and facilitating provider orientation and training.

• Assist with Medical Staff Committee and Department meetings and functions as assigned, to include collection and preparation of agendas, attendance at meetings, and taking/preparing minutes.

• Assist with provider CME/Education.

• Other duties as consistent with this role.

  Job Requirements

  Job Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Computer skills including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to maintain strictest levels of confidentiality.

  Education and Experience

• 2 years of office/administrative assistance experience required, in the medical field preferred

• Associate Degree preferred

  An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

  Working Conditions/Physical Demands

  Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

  Americans with Disabilities Statement

  Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

  Standard of Business Conduct

  Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

  Covenant Health Mission Statement

  We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

  Our Core Values:

  Compassion

  We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

  Integrity

  We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

  Collaboration

  We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

  Excellence

  We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

  We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.