"Medical Staff Service Specialist III - Medical Staff Admin - F/T Days HYBRID"

Incumbent is an experienced professional who applies credentialing theory, knowledge, and in-depth understanding of the field to perform a full range of responsibilities within this role. This individual is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of credentialing processes and procedures required by the Medical Staff bylaws, state and federal laws, hospital accreditation, and NCQA standards. Credentials practitioners, maintains accurate physician data, coordinates Medical and/or University Physicians and Surgeons (UPS) staff meetings, prepares a variety of reports and prepares policies and procedures to meet licensing requirements. Provides suggestions for improvements in department credentialing and licensure and serves as a liaison between the medical staff and all departments to provide overall continuity. Incumbent provides other general administrative support to the department as needed or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of data management and documentation methods used in medical credentialing
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to think critically and provide workable solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must become CPMSM and/or CPCS certified within 12 months of employment
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant credentialing experience
• Knowledge of the Joint Commission and NCQA standards, California Code of Regulations Title 22 and CMS regulations regarding Conditions of Participation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Ability to use sound judgment in ambiguous situations and effectively manage change
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to independently set and meet deadlines, multi-task, and effectively manage competing priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to coordinate and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Ability to complete job responsibilities accurately with limited supervision and oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Current NAMSS certification as CPCS and/or CPMSM

Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan, Legal Right to Work in the United States, Vaccination Policies, Smoking and Tobacco Policy, Drug Free Environment. The following additional conditions may apply: California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, Pre-Placement Health Evaluation. Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.