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Medical Staff Coordinator

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston

Job Description

Job ID: 22772
Date Posted: 07/25/2012
Location: 375 Longwood Ave, Boston
Job Family: Business
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

Located in Boston, MA, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School,is committed to providing expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for coordination and preparation of medical staff functions; prepares for committee meetings, takes minutes, processes and distributes appropriate correspondence. Works under the supervision of the Office of Medical Affairs and Professional Credentialing manager. The coordinator assists with the development, planning and implementation of the credentialing/privileging process. Assists in compliance with the accrediting and regulatory agencies (i.e. TJC, CMS, NCQA, etc.) in regard to credentialing while developing and maintaining a working knowledge of the statutes and laws. Ensures that all expirables are reviewed, obtained, and managed on a monthly basis according to rules and policies. Maintains the confidentiality of all business/work and medical staff information. Assists in managing the flow of information between the OMAPC team, Credentials, MSEC, Board committee members, Medical Staff Leadership (including the Department Chairs and Program Administrators). Assists in identifying, establishing, and fulfilling goals and objectives consistent with overall strategic goals. Other related administrative duties as assigned.

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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Processing initial and reappointment applications to the Medical Staff.
  2. Entering and maintaining up-to date data for each applicant in the database.
  3. Ensures that all expirables are reviewed, obtained, verified when necessary, managed according to departmental specifications.
  4. Committee support including the timely preparation of agendas, minutes, supporting communication and follow-up.
  5. Ensures compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, regulatory/accrediting agencies as they relate to the Medical Staff.


Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
  2. Three years experience in medical staff services/provider credentialing.
  3. CPCS and/or CPMSM preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  1. Working knowledge of MSOW software preferred.
  2. Working knowledge of Microsoft office software
  3. Ability to organize/prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
  4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Schedule:

Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Employment Type

Full-Time

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