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Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing credentialing activities and other Medical Staff functions in accordance with Joint Commission accreditation standards, state and federal regulatory requirements. Specific responsibilities may include involvement in initial credentialing, reappointments, CME functions, ED call schedule, committee/department meeting support, monitoring and updating expirations and other administrative tasks as described in the Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist Job Description. Uphold the mission and goals of Tri-City Medical Center.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

* Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.

* Maintain current knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation standards, State and Federal regulatory requirements.

* Maintain current knowledge of TCMC Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Polices and Procedures.

* Perform all responsibilities in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements.

* Ensure that resource equipment, supplies, and manuals are ordered, updated, and maintained for all assigned areas of responsibility.

* Provide quality and ethical customer service to all practitioners, patients, other hospital departments, medical group liaisons, and other hospital entities.

* Assess areas of improvement within assigned areas of responsibility, develop and implement related policies and procedures.

* Responsibilities will also include the following, as assigned:

* Support assigned Departments/Committee, including scheduling, preparing agenda, completion of minutes, and follow-up.

* Prepare reports for Departments, Divisions, Committees, and the Board of Directors.

* Process incoming mail/correspondence.

* Process, ensure mail-out, and track all requests for initial and/or reappointment application packets.

* Ensure completion and perform all aspects of initial comprehensive credentialing.

* Process requests for Temporary Privileges.

* Process and maintain changes to privileges and/or staff status.

* Track and maintain acceptance of initial application fees, reappointment dues, and various fines, as requested.

* Preparation of Board Approval Letters and carrying out related processes.

* Ensure updating and maintaining of the privileging module.

* Assist with tracking, updating, and maintaining all expiring licensures and other various documents on a monthly basis, when requested.

* Responsible for obtaining, reviewing, and processing of monthly Disciplinary/Sanction Reports from the Medical Board of California.

* Ensure support, maintenance, and updating of the credentialing database system and other various hospital-wide database systems.

* May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively utilizing both written and verbal skills.

* Previous Medical Staff credentialing experience (3-5 years) in a hospital setting, required.

* Demonstrated keyboard ability for word processing.

* Ability to use hospital data system to capture various reports as necessary

* Basic secretarial and clerical skills in order to prepare and complete minutes, agendas, reports and other documentation.

* Ability to sit for extended periods of time with repetitive motions, such as typing.

* Ability to work alone in close quarters with others, performing different tasks.

* Ability to prioritize daily workload to meet multiple tasks and deadlines.

* Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.

Education:

* High-school diploma or GED, required.

Certification:

* CPCS or CPMS, preferred.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

* Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.