Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSECoordinates medical staff activities Responsible for the development implementation and coordination of medical staff credentialing process Provides assistance to the various medical staff departments and committees Facilitates communication among committees and departments as well as the medical and hospital staffs Assists in coordinating continuing medical education programs for the medical staff Reports to the Vice President for Medical AffairsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintains current credentialing procedures that follow The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws Rules and Regulations and meet the standards of reviewing and accrediting bodies including the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations JCAHO and the Connecticut Department of Health ServicesCoordinates the credentialing process for appointment reappointment temporary privileges and change in privileges or staff status according to established procedures For appointment and as required for reappointment performs primary source verification of practitioner data queries the National Practitioner Data Bank as part of the credentialing process and assures that credential folders are maintained in an accurate and timely mannerMaintains physician database and physician specific database in the hospital information systemOrganizes and presents Medical Staff Orientation Packet for new Medical Staff membersProvides accurate and timely administrative assistance to the Vice President for Medical Affairs the Medical Staff President and officers and the Medical Staff Department ChairsProvides assistance to the medical staff in developing agendas documenting minutes and communicating actions taken for medical staff departments and committees Serves as a resource to the departments and committees in regard to standards and requirements of accrediting and licensing bodiesAssures that on call schedules are completed in a timely manner and reviewed when indicatedMaintains the Medical Staff Educational Fund ie collects annual dues issues checks to speakers prepares financial statementsAssists in the development of the departmentrsquos operating budget and ensures that the department operates within budgetParticipates in JCAHO surveys and other regulatory agency surveys as requiredAssists with the coordination of the continuing medical education program under the direction of the Director of Medical EducationCompletes and maintains all documentation regarding continuing medical education programs in an accurate and timely manner Assists in completing the application for the CSMS CME Accreditation Survey and participates in the survey reviewAssists the Vice President Medical Affairs with coordination of library services in conjunction with the agreement for services with Hartford Hospitalrsquos Library ServicesEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in service meetings and workshopsArranges for program meeting rooms equipment and catering as neededPerforms all other related duties as assignedDisplays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderieWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSECoordinates medical staff activities Responsible for the development implementation and coordination of medical staff credentialing process Provides assistance to the various medical staff departments and committees Facilitates communication among committees and departments as well as the medical and hospital staffs Assists in coordinating continuing medical education programs for the medical staff Reports to the Vice President for Medical AffairsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintains current credentialing procedures that follow The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws Rules and Regulations and meet the standards of reviewing and accrediting bodies including the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations JCAHO and the Connecticut Department of Health ServicesCoordinates the credentialing process for appointment reappointment temporary privileges and change in privileges or staff status according to established procedures For appointment and as required for reappointment performs primary source verification of practitioner data queries the National Practitioner Data Bank as part of the credentialing process and assures that credential folders are maintained in an accurate and timely mannerMaintains physician database and physician specific database in the hospital information systemOrganizes and presents Medical Staff Orientation Packet for new Medical Staff membersProvides accurate and timely administrative assistance to the Vice President for Medical Affairs the Medical Staff President and officers and the Medical Staff Department ChairsProvides assistance to the medical staff in developing agendas documenting minutes and communicating actions taken for medical staff departments and committees Serves as a resource to the departments and committees in regard to standards and requirements of accrediting and licensing bodiesAssures that on call schedules are completed in a timely manner and reviewed when indicatedMaintains the Medical Staff Educational Fund ie collects annual dues issues checks to speakers prepares financial statementsAssists in the development of the departmentrsquos operating budget and ensures that the department operates within budgetParticipates in JCAHO surveys and other regulatory agency surveys as requiredAssists with the coordination of the continuing medical education program under the direction of the Director of Medical EducationCompletes and maintains all documentation regarding continuing medical education programs in an accurate and timely manner Assists in completing the application for the CSMS CME Accreditation Survey and participates in the survey reviewAssists the Vice President Medical Affairs with coordination of library services in conjunction with the agreement for services with Hartford Hospitalrsquos Library ServicesEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in service meetings and workshopsArranges for program meeting rooms equipment and catering as neededPerforms all other related duties as assignedDisplays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderieEDUCATIONAn Associate Degree in business or related field and three years but less than five years of job related experience are required Certification as Medical Staff Coordinator is also requiredEXPERIENCE Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills Healthcare experience medical terminology computer skills and knowledge of JCAHO and NCQA standards are requiredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEDUCATIONAn Associate Degree in business or related field and three years but less than five years of job related experience are required Certification as Medical Staff Coordinator is also requiredEXPERIENCE Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills Healthcare experience medical terminology computer skills and knowledge of JCAHO and NCQA standards are requiredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment