What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEER REVIEW SPECIALIST position at CentraCare?
Full-time 80hrs/pp; Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p; Work from home after successful in-office training and occassional in-office meeting
JOB SUMMARY:
Coordinates an effective medical staff peer review process at the local entity level in conjunction with the system level peer review and system credentialing. Provides support to CentraCare Health Leadership, Vice-President Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Elect, Chair of the Leadership Council, Chair of the Practice Evaluation Committee/Local Peer Review Committee and all members of the Medical Staff as it relates to peer review functions. Ensures timely and proper maintenance of the competency reviews for all our privileged medical staff in compliance with regulatory standards in an effort to ensure quality of care standards are met across all of CentraCare.
EDUCATION:
- Post secondary clerical/secretarial training of at least one year with medical terminology, word processing and computer knowledge required. Upon Hire or
- 3 years of experience as a medical secretary or equivalent may be substituted in lieu of education.
- 3 years at a minimum of relevant experience in a health care with increasing responsibility.
- Bachelor's Degree in health related field preferred.
- Previous experience with multi-media equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Knowledge of Windows XP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access software required.
- Must have a positive attitude and able to be a team player.
CentraCare Health and Carris Health have made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare Health and Carris Health are EEO/AA employers.
Our roots go back to 1886 when St. Cloud Hospital was built to serve the health care needs of people living in Central Minnesota. In 1995, CentraCare was formed, which today includes eight hospitals in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Redwood Falls, Sauk Centre and Willmar. We also have more than 30 clinics, 11 senior housing facilities and seven long-term care facilities throughout the area.
CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.
