Responsibilities Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the credentialing of Medical Staff and certain Allied Health Professional applicants. Demonstrates skill at written and oral communications including taking minutes at meetings and relating to physicians and allied health professionals regarding their applications for initial privileges, reappointments and/or temporary privileges. Possess organization and communication skills. Maintains emotional stability and calm disposition, and has ability to relate positively with all levels of professionals. Has ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions. Possesses willingness to improve. Loyal, reliable, tactful, honest and discreet maintaining confidentiality at all times. Exhibits professional appearance. Must be able to carry out specific assignments to successful conclusion. Has ability to problem solve and make decisions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Processes, maintains and updates Physicians' and Allied Health Professionals' (AHP) credential files. Ensures that Physicians' and AHPs' licensure and malpractice insurance coverage are current. Maintains meeting minutes of the various Medical Staff and Board meetings. Assist Director of Business Development/Marketing and Administration in Physician recruitment activities. Initiates, oversees, verifies, compiles, manages, and maintains confidential research required for credentials of initial appointees (Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Allied Health Professionals) applying to the staff. Follows legal, State and Federal Agency, State Licensing Board, and JCAHO guidelines and/or regulations. Completes in a timely manner according to guidelines outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws. Prepares and reports all research and forwards to department chairpersons, Medical Staff committees and to the Board of Governors for review and action. Initiates, oversees, administers, verifies, compiles, manages, and maintains confidential research required for continuous credentialing/reappointment. Oversees and assures compliance of selected Medical Staff meetings as assigned (Credentialing Committee, MEC, and Bylaws Committee). Attends selected Medical Staff meetings and provides guidance, resources and support to Medical Staff Officers, committee and department chairpersons. Develops agendas, consults with department chairpersons/officers prior to meetings. Maintains documentation of minutes. Assures follow -up action is taken as dictated by the meeting minutes. Maintains minute books. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Vanessa Martinez, Recruiter at vanessa.martinez@uhsinc.com and by phone at 956-523-2027. Qualifications Associates Degree required. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and public relations skills. Knowledge of PC based software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint). Ability to interface with individuals at all levels. Demands require working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. 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