Credentialing Medical Staff

Company: Texas Health Resources
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

Credentialing Medical Staff

We're looking for a qualified Credentialing Medical Staff like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

* Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth TX 76104
* Work environment: Medical Staff Services
* Work hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM-5 :00 PM

At Texas Health Fort Worth, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 707-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.

If you're looking for cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine, we've got it. Plus, we're an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center, an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine.

And talk about award winning. Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Acute Heart Failure Center, a Level II Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's services, cardiac care and much more.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma or equivalent required
* Associate Degree preferred
* Two years of medical staff or credentialing experience required
* Other Certified as a Medical Staff Coordinator Upon Hire preferred

Position Responsibilities

* Coordinate and process requests for applications-- evaluate eligibility for application receipt according to bylaws. Upon receipt of a complete application, initiate the information collection, verification, and documentation process per established policies and procedures. Forward completed applications to supervisor as required.
* Enter or post requested privileges in database. Provide statistical information on the credentialing process by accurately recording start and complete dates.
* Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date computerized database and credentials files for all appointees as assigned.
* Provide follow up support to new practitioners as needed.
* Monitor the reappointment and elevation processes from initiation to completion according to established policies and procedures.
* Ensure timely completion of reappointment and elevation application process, renewing of privileges, and review by supervisor.
* Prepare agendas for committees/division meetings in collaboration with supervisor as well as other staff members who may need to be involved. Make other preparations for the meeting including reserving a room, ordering food, and sending notifications.
* Attend meetings, document accurate minutes, and follow up as appropriate. Work with supervisor to prepare annual report to the Medical Board and conduct election of new officers. Review and update privilege request forms as needed.
* Serves as a resource for hospital staff, physicians and their office staff in relation to Medical Staff activities.
* Perform additional duties that are temporary in nature due to business needs including development of credentialing criteria for new privileges, processing requests for additional privileges, responding to both internal and external customers requiring reports or information, and special projects.

Skills

* Computer/word processing and database management) which include high speed typing; secretarial and office skills, ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.

Why Texas Health

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make it a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

* 2021 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For -" (7th year in a row)
* Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
* "America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes
* A "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work -

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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