Medical Staff Coordinator

Medical Affairs Coordinator

Full Time, Day Shifts

Ascension Saint Joseph

Chicago, IL

$24.78 - $33.52 per hour

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Coordinate processing of applications, appointments, and administrative support services for medical staff and health professionals.

• Handle the billing, collection, and deposit of medical staff dues.
• Schedule, coordinate and attend all assigned department and committee meetings, conferences and special events in support of medical staff credentialing activities.
• Communicate with both internal and external customers concerning the credentialing activities and operation of the department, including verification requests regarding hospital privileges, past residencies, and fellowships.
• Ensure data integrity.
• Maintain adequate documentation for analysis, data retrieval, and troubleshooting of systems and databases.
• Maintain current credential files on all employed/contracted physicians for physician groups.
• Develop, update, and maintain matrix of physician participation/enrollment with contracted payers and distribute to management, physicians and office staff.
• Notify contracted payers of any physician changes or other pertinent information.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Credentialing Specialist credentialed from the National Association Medical Staff Services preferred.
• Medical Services Management credentialed from the National Association Medical Staff Services preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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