Credentialing and Medical Staff Coordinator, Orthpaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Ch3%3ECredentialing and Medical Staff Coordinator - Orthopaedic Surgery Department%3C/h3%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThe role of the professional Credentialing and Medical Staff Coordinator is to utilize both critical thinking skills and involves the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with the performance of his/her work in the servicing of the Hospitals%27 and Campus%27 credentialing and privileges processes.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EAssociate%27s Degree Completion of a specialized training program in the field of medical staff credentialing (i.e. Associate Degree in Credentialing)%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E2 years Experience in the field of medical staff credentialing, or Completion of a specialized training program in the field of medical staff credentialing (i.e. Associate Degree in Credentialing)%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EPrevious Experience with PeopleSoft%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPrevious Administrative Experience%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(CPCS) CRT PROVIDER CREDENT SPEC Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services at time of employment Upon Hire or%3Cbr%3E(CPMSM) Cert Prof Medical Staff Mgmt Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services at time of employment Upon Hire%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EManages the distribution and receipt of credentialing and privileging applications, peer review forms and continuous updating of Departments%27 privilege form to reflect current privileges and corresponding privileging criteria.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EServes as a professional resource for Departments%27 Credentialing Contacts, Physicians/Practitioners, Credentials and Medical Executive Committees and the Health System Board regarding the credentialing and privileging process including new applications, any privilege form or criteria changes, and reporting status with the processing of all files.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESolely responsible for reviewing the content of the completed evaluation forms which includes verification of applicants%27 education, training, board certification, licensure, other certifications and past work history.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIdentifies any discrepancy, erroneous information and/or issues of impairment (health, drug, alcohol, etc.) from the application based on the results of the primary source verification. After seeking clarification, responsible for reporting findings to Credentials Committee.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReports to the Department Chair/Designee any instances where the privileging criteria are not met. Verifies status with Federal and State sanctions. Reports any sanctions found to manager, director and Chief Medical Officer.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIssues all letters associated with the appointment and any necessary requests for computer access, FNEA numbers for the physician, upon notification of approval by the Health System Board.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResponsible for meeting required performance metric relating to the timely processing of applications and managing individual workload to prevent late reappointments, or delayed initial appointments.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains and validates the accuracy of the physician profiles in the hospitals%27 and Managed Care Organizations credentialing database system to accurately reflect status, findings of credentialing process, and hospitals%27 financial and coding systems.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGenerates varies reports and completes special projects as assigned and in a timely manner.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E Apply Now