Medical Staff Coordinator

Here’s What You Need

·        H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required

·        Associate’s degree Preferred

·        2 years medical staff or hospital credentialing experience required

·        ER call scheduling experience preferred

·        MD Staff credentialing software experience highly preferred

·        Medical Staff Coordinator certification preferred upon hire; candidates must obtain certification within 6 months of hire

What You Will Do

·        Coordinate and process requests for applications evaluate eligibility for application receipt according to bylaws. Upon receipt of a complete application, initiate the information collection, verification, and documentation process per established processes.

·        Enter or post requested privileges in database. Provide statistical information on the credentialing process by accurately recording start and complete dates. Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date online portal database and credentials files for all appointees as assigned. Provide follow up support to all practitioners as needed.

·        Monitor the reappointment process from initiation to completion according to established policies and procedures. Ensure timely completion of reappointment application process and renewing of privileges.

·        Prepare agendas for committee meetings in collaboration with the meeting Chair as well as other staff members who may need to be involved. Make other preparations for the meeting including reserving a room and sending notifications. Attend meetings, record accurate minutes, and follow up as appropriate. Facilitate election of new Department officers and review and recommend privilege revisions as needed.

·        Serves as a resource for hospital staff, physicians APPs, AHPs and their office staff in relation to Medical Staff activities.

·        Perform additional duties that are temporary in nature due to business needs including development of credentialing criteria for new privileges, processing requests for additional privileges, responding to both internal and external customers requiring reports or information, and special projects.

 Additional perks of being a Texas Health Medical Staff Coordinator: 

·        Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·        Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·        Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·        A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

 At Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork, we operate as one hospital across two locations, proudly serving the southwest Fort Worth area and its surrounding communities since 1987. Our 261-bed, full-service hospital provides convenient access to care for patients across Tarrant County. 

Our specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, rehabilitation, imaging, and adult critical care. We also offer a 24-hour emergency department. Additionally, we are certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Maternal Center, Level III Neonatal Center, and a nationally accredited facility for Breast care, as well as Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. 

Texas Health Southwest has earned Magnet designation, a CMS 5-Star rating, recognition as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and multiple STEMI/NSTEMI care awards. 

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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