Medical Staff Coordinator

Job Description
I. General Summary
Under general supervision, performs the administrative functions related to medical and house staff credentialing. Provides administrative support to related Credentialing Committees.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Performs reference checks on medical staff applicants by preparing and sending letters for verification to prior hospital affiliations, medical schools, National Practitioner Data Bank, Board of Physician Quality Assurance, etc.
Collects data directly from practitioners such as curriculum vitaes, copies of state licensure, D.E.A. information, and Insurance information. Requests information from other internal Hospital departments including Medical Records, Risk Management, and Quality Assurance that aid in the reappointment process.