Cooley Dickinson is the hospital for individuals to learn, grow and accelerate their career. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.
About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Accolades and Recognition
Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:
* Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating
* The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence
* Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
* The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
* Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospital,
* Newsweek Magazine and Statista named us one of the country's Best Maternity Hospitals
* Cooley Dickinson has earned six consecutive 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and the Top General Hospital award
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
* a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
* a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
* 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
* opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement
Job Responsibilities
The Medical Staff Coordinator (MSC) works independently to coordinate a variety of medical staff office functions and coordinates with and confers with other personnel involved in the credentialing process and medical staff daily operations. The MSC supports medical staff officers and department leadership through management of medical staff and department meeting logistics. The MSC will support the CME program by working with the director for medical education to coordinate and track the program. The MSC will spend a significant amount of time supporting the focused professional performance evaluation (FPPE) for new credentialed staff and will develop and organize reports for the credentials committee.
This position reports to the Medical Staff Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
* Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
* At least 3 years of healthcare experience required.
* Previous medical staff office experience preferred.
* Demonstrated proficiency utilizing word processing applications and/or other automated systems required.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with individuals at all levels within the institution required.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
* Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required.
* Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team required.