AA

5 yrs

None

This position may require intermittent standing or walking with, lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time performing tasks requiring repetitive motions such as typing; and occasional job-related travel.

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Under the guidance of the Medical Staff Affairs Director, the Medical Staff Affairs Coordinator will function as the primary source for credentialing and privileging for the Good Samaritan Medical Staff office. Further, the duties of the Coordinator include: processing privilege applications, reapplications, and delineation revisions for physicians and advanced practice providers, and auditing applications and verifications; maintaining documentation materials as mandated by the Joint Commission, NCQA, and other regulatory bodies; management of critical document expirations for medical staff; collaboration with medical staff department chairs and the Credentials Committee Chair to establish and implement provider competency threshold criteria; coordinating medical staff associated committees and meetings, and providing overall administrative support such as taking meeting minutes, supplying files for review, and generating communications for medical staff governance and stakeholders; providing exceptional service in all aspects to both internal and external customers; and collaborating and working with other team members of the Medical Staff Office. Being a team player, organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to provide cross-coverage are of the utmost importance to this position.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience with credentialing and privileging processes and requirements; a proven track record of exceptional organizational, communication, and customer service skills; proficiency with using various computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office; experience coordinating meetings for and collaborating with key medical staff stakeholders; and a strong background in regulatory compliance and process improvement efforts.

A Bachelor's degree and over five years of credentialing and/or privileging and/or office administration employment experience preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.