Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary:

Coordinates and processes all medical staff applications for appointment/reappointment for assigned areas of responsibility, according to established procedures. Coordinates physician initial application appointment process for the organization in accordance with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health care Organizations (JCAHO) standards and medical bylaws. Acts as liaison between organization administration and the Medical Staff. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Five years' relevant experience: Preferred
Healthcare industry experience: Preferred
Commercial healthcare experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

Initiates letters of inquiry regarding education, training, personal medical references, staff affiliations, board certifications, out-of-state licensure and relevant information. Requests verification from the Medical Board of California for current state licensure. Queries the National Practitioner Databank. Creates confidential files on new practitioners and obtain copies of state licensure/s and certificates, if applicable.
Conducts thorough background investigation, research and primary source verification of all components of the application file. Performs primary source verification of all necessary elements through letters or faxes, websites, telephone verifications or equivalent sources.
Follows up on all incomplete or problematic information in a timely and consistent manner. Ensures that all reappointments are completed and reviewed by the appropriate credentialing entity before expiration date. Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals.
Assists with conducting an annual review of Medical Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and all documents pertinent to the medical staff who are maintained in the department. Submits sections for revisions to appropriate committees. Keeps current with legal issues necessary for implementation of the bylaws etc. Oversees provider information in online credentialing databases and system.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.