Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Provides support to the Medical Staff Services department. Responsible for maintaining accurate database profile and information on all current members of the Medical and Dental Staff and assisting in the credentialing and recredentialing processes. The Medical Staff Associate has a working knowledge of Medical and Dental Staff Bylaws and standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies and assists the department in maintaining compliance. The Medical Staff Associate will also provide cross coverage and collaboration with department staff on key initiatives of the Medical Staff Services Department.

Job Duties:

• Manages and maintains all medical staff information in MSOW, to include but not limited to, demographic data, table updates, expirable documents, response letters, resignations, and reappointment processing.
• Conducts ongoing analysis and reverification of expirable items including but not limited to, state and federal licensure, board certification, malpractice coverage, certifications, and NPDB renewals to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Assists Medical Staff Specialists in assembling and processing requests for applications.
• Assists applicants with initial, reappointment, or additional privilege data entry and Portal support.
• Assists Medical Staff Specialists in data entry table maintenance, practitioner history searches, and collection and entry of primary source verification contacts.
• Assists Medical Staff Specialists with primary source verification follow-up, as needed.
• Assists Medical Staff Specialists with data reports collection and compilation.
• Manages practitioner name changes and demographic information updates.
• Manages practitioner resignations and requests for transfers to Emeritus Status.
• Assists the department with meeting schedules, room reservations, and catering requests. Assist in coordinating meeting materials, meeting notices, agendas, minutes as assigned for department and/or medical staff meetings.
• Manages monthly sanction checks with vendor and reports monthly to Medical Staff Director and Risk team.
• Assists with coordinating and facilitating of special event functions for the Medical and Dental Staff such as Doctor's Day, Annual Meeting, and social events.
• Assists with the annual dues collection process, as needed.
• Manages collection and deposit of Medical Staff Initial and Reappointment Application fees.
• Provides customer service support to internal and external customers with information related to the Medical and Dental Staff.
• Coordinates and facilitates requests for reports of the Medical and Dental Staff data.
• Provides support to the Director of Medical Staff Services, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the Medical Staff Services Department and department leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional post-high school education/training in general business preferred.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in hospital or medical office setting, preferred. Experience in medical staff office or managed care setting preferred.
• Meeting management experience preferred.
• Experience with a JCAHO or regulatory/accreditation audit is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Microsoft applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook (calendars, tasks, reminders) with the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle numerous interruptions without losing the attention to details of the task interrupted, be detail oriented, and have excellent cognitive and communication skills.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org