Medical Staff Coordinator

This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting credentialing and privileging for the medical staff and advanced practice providers in compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organization standards (e.g., DNV, CMS, Medical Staff Bylaws). This role also provides support to the organized Medical Staff functions including, Medical Executive Committee, governance and department and/or section meetings ensuring accurate documentation, timely communication, and consistent follow-through. Responsible for Medical Staff Bylaws and policy revisions, and process improvement. Represents UPH-Des Moines and actively participates in UnityPoint Health System credentialing committees and activities.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Processes requests in reference to practitioner credentialing.
• Processes applications of practitioners requesting Medical Staff appointment in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, DNV and CMS standards.
• Responsible for primary source verification of new physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider applications to associate with Critical Access Hospitals working closely with System Strategy or other departments for implementation and maintenance.
• Manage the credentialing delegated agreements for Critical Access Hospitals and for any telemedicine contracted providers for Proxy Credentialing.
• May process requests for expedited clinical privileges/activities for new applicants and other temporary privileges as well as requests for increases in privileges, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinates the new provider onboarding for new practitioners.
• Maintains positive practitioner and staff relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical staff activities as they related to peer review, quality improvements, medico-legal issues, license, malpractice insurance, and delineation of privileges, confidential hearing records and reappointment.

Education: HS diploma or equivalent required

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in a Medical Staff office or credentialing.