General Description:

Under general direction, initiates verification of initial and reappointment applications and coordinates and maintains medical staff databases for credentialing and verification needs.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Initiates verification processes of OU Health staff initial and reappointment applications to include standardized, cost-effective verification that comply with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory agency standards.
• Provides accurate medical staff databases to the facility as well as other facility specific reports upon request.
• Maintains current copy of all medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledgeable of hospital bylaws and rules and regulations relating to credentialing processes.
• Establishes procedural criteria according to bylaws, rules and regulations; and ensures requirements for staff privileges are maintained.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: None required.

Experience: 2 or more years of administrative work experience required. .

Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: None Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accreditation standards and legal requirements related to medical staff organization, alerting appropriate body regarding changes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.