LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital - MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES
JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of this position is coordinating and processing health system practitioners and non-practitioners initial appointments and reappointments, in accordance with associated bylaws, rules and regulations, department policies and procedures. The position will manage the medical staff credentialing program and supports Medical Staff Office (MSO) function for practitioners and other non-practitioners located throughout Cook County Health (CCH) affiliates including John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, Provident Hospital, the Ambulatory Healthcare Network, Cook County Department of Public Health, Ruth Rothstein CORE Center and the Cermak Correctional Health Services. This position adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Individual credentialing responsibilities for all Cook County Health (CCH) Credentialing Coordinators are assigned by the CCH Medical Staff Services Director and processed in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Typical Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
Benefits Package
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Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER