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REGIONAL DIRECTOR MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES

Provena Health Northern Illinois Region, the newly created regional group of ministries, is an integral member of Provena Health. A new career opportunity is available for an experienced professional to assume responsibilities in the role of Regional Director of Medical Staff Services for the Northern Illinois Region of ministries:

Provena Mercy Medical Center Aurora, Illinois
Provena Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin, Illinois

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officers at our facilities in Aurora and Elgin, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for providing leadership, direction and oversight of our Medical Staff offices at both Hospitals. Candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years experience in medical staff services of which 1-2 years should be in a leadership role. Must be certified by the National Association of Medical Staff Services.

Competitive salary and outstanding benefits offered.

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.provena.org/saintjoseph or you may send your resume to:

Diane Hargreaves, Regional Vice President,
Human Resources
77 N. Airlite St.
Elgin, IL 60123
FAX: (847) 622-2070
Email: Diane.Hargreaves@Provena.org
EOE

Posted 12/19/06

Morrisey Associates is the industry leader in developing and supporting web-based software related to physician credentialing and integrated care management. Morrisey seeks a positive, energetic Training Specialist to conduct classroom training for its web-based and client-server based physician credentialing software.

The successful candidate will possess the right blend of technical savvy and interpersonal skills to train healthcare credentialing staff on Morrisey’s physician credentialing software applications.

Responsibilities include:
• Conduct classroom training at customers and at Morrisey offices
• Write training materials and user documentation
• Perform Acceptance tests for new customers

Qualifications:
• Two to Five years professional experience training/supporting healthcare or credentialing software.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Technical Skills
• Strong comfort level with Windows, and web browser technology
• Working knowledge of all supported versions of Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with web-based applications, IIS, .Net, HTML, HL7
• Working knowledge of Crystal Designer
Performance Expectations
• Ability to quickly learn and understand new software programs
• Ability to produce clear, concise, step-by-step “how-to” materials
• Ability to analyze issues and produce solutions quickly
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility, ability to adapt to change without losing efficiency or composure
• Effective task management skills

Must be willing to travel. This position is based in Chicago.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Please send resume and salary history to: MorJobs@morriseyonline.com

Posted 12/16/06

MANAGER MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES
ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL

Come join our leadership team! Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL is a 195 bed hospital located in a growth market. The Manager of Medical Staff Services functions as a liaison for the Medical Staff organization and Good Shepherd Hospital administration in developing and maintaining processes essential for physician partnership and regulatory compliance. The department supports the processes of credentialing and privileging as well as providing oversight for various education and training programs.

Responsibilities include directing practitioner credentialing, re-credentialing and privileging activities for 650+ medical and allied health professional staff and managing the operational activities of the medical staff organization. Additionally this individual will manage the physician relations activities and collaborate with others to identify opportunities that promote positive medical staff relations.

For more information on this exciting opportunity, contact diane.lietz-stuart@advocatehealth.com Advocate is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted 12/11/06

CREDENTIALS COORDINATOR
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER

The University of Chicago Medical Center is seeking a full-time Credentials Coordinator to manage the medical staff credentialing program and support Medical Staff Organization functions.

Responsibilities include organizing, coordinating and ongoing improvement of a complex credentialing program for physician appointment, reappointment and privileging, processing medical staff applications for appointment and reappointment and ensuring timely review.

Qualifications include Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education and experience. Knowledge of medical staff administration and credentialing principles normally acquired through 3-5 years of experience in this field. Medical terminology, initiative, decision-making, detail oriented and independent work habits. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and department staffs and other customers. Excellent PC skills, including Internet and database (ACCESS preferred) experience. We utilize the Morrisey MSO for Windows system.

The University of Chicago Medical Center offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

Forward resume to:
Laura Kasalo, Administrator
Medical Staff and Housestaff Administration
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 South Maryland Avenue MC1052
Chicago, IL 60637
Fax: 773-702-0861
Laura.kasalo@uchospitals.edu

Posted 12/11/06

CREDENTIALING COORDINATOR
ACCELERATED REHABILITATION CENTERS

Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, Chicagoland's leading provider of outpatient Physical Rehabilitation Services, has an immediate career advancement opportunity for a credentialing coordinator at our Billing Office in PLAINFIELD, Illinois.

The Credentialing Coordinator works to ensure all active clinicians have completed applications and credentialing/recredentialing information on file with applicable contracted payers. The coordinator reviews applications, prepares verification letters, and contacts clinical staff and insurance carriers to complete applications. The position requires coordination of contract information between the Business Development Manager, Payor Relations Manager, Reimbursement Manager, local Practice Managers, and Clinical staff.

The position requires submitting appropriate information to payers to obtain assigned provider numbers and identification numbers for use on claim forms to identify the providers with contracts for proper reimbursement according to contract specifications.

The position requires utilizing skills to log information in an organized format, accessible to the reimbursement team and database coordinator. Spreadsheets, task logs, and maintenance logs must be created and managed to record such information for reference and use by the billing department and
contracting team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain credentialing database for professional, clinical staff. Obtain all necessary credentialing information and complete standard applications for new hires and new contracts, per payor specifications.
2. Maintain location listings and directories for local markets and national lists, providing updates to payers as needed.
3. Complete applications and obtain necessary documentation and signatures from clinical staff.
4. Copy agreements and distribute to Payor relations, reimbursement as needed and file in master payer binders.
5. Mail agreements and follow-up until counter-signed agreement is returned.
6. Track website and printed directories to ensure all sites are listed correctly.
7. Provide payors with updates related to new locations, periodic roster updates, and all official notices (address change, remittance change, change in ownership, reporting of malpractice claims, etc)
8. Complete letters, applications, and documentation related to credentialing in a accurate and timely manner.
9. Inform and update Payor Relations and reimbursement with newly assigned and or revised provider numbers.
10. Assist with creation of credentialing tools for MSA business, including written procedures, forms, and exhibits for P&P, as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned by management

Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers will welcome you with a competitive compensation package and benefits plan to support your career. To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, please submit your resume to:

Scott Zeller
Staffing Manager
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers
205 West Wacker Drive, #820
Chicago, Illinois, 60606
Fax: 312.640.032
E-mail: jobs@acceleratedrehab.com
Web: www.acceleratedrehab.com

Posted 12/11/06