What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Staff Coordinator position at UHS?
Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):
Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.
For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/
Position Summary:
The Medical Staff Coordinator is responsible for Medical staff and allied health professionals credentialing upon hire and annually therafter. The Medical Staff Coordinator also supports medical staff functions, including preparation for and taking minutes during Medical Executive Committee meetings, and organizational support for Peer Review meetings among other weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings. The Medical Staff Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance of all medical staff files, ensuring they are ready for the Joint Commission, Department of Health or CMS surveys.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent required, with completion of a certified health information program (AA degree) preferred.
Experience:
- At least one (1) year experience in a medical office/behavioral health care setting preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- At least one (1) year experience with computer systems, especially Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm minimum preferred.
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work proactively with medical director and medical staff
- May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.
Universal Health Services (UHS)
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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