CME Coordinator - Full Time - Day Jobs in North Bergen at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The CME Coordinator provides secretarial support to the medical Staff Affairs function ensuring compliance with Federal, State and regulatory requirements. Verifies and maintains credentialing current data for all practitioners at expiration and reappointment.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a CME Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assists the Medical Staff Director in maintaining current medical staff re-credentialing files.
• Assists the VPMA and Director of medical Staff services on all matters pertaining to the Medical Staff as requested.
• Acts as a Physician referral service for the general public.
• Collects and organizes all information required for the reappointment process of the members of the Medical Staff as directed by the Medical Director. Coordinated their review by Section Chiefs, Department Chairperson and processes the reappointments through the appropriate Committee. Prepares the letters for the CEO informing the applicant of the final decision of the Executive Board. 
• Assists in the coordination of the reappointment process of the members of the Medical Staff as directed by the Director. Coordinates their review by Section Chiefs.
• Handles all correspondence for the VP of Medical Affairs.
• Verifies licenses upon expiration.
• Maintains accurate and current malpractice insurance information on all practitioners.
• Answers incoming phone calls and relates messages as necessary.
• Processes affiliation letters/requests from practitioners and outside agencies as necessary.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
• Attends and keeps accurate minutes of the Medical Staff departments as assigned. 
• Has knowledge of the latest recommendations from the JC and other state requirements as they pertain to the Medical Staff. Has a working knowledge of the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Departmental Rules and Regulations.
• Assists the Medical Staff VP in scheduling meetings with the Medical Staff and other personnel.
• Assists physicians inquires about medical staff privileges.
• Handles and maintains accurate records of Medical Staff dues.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Prior experience in a Medical Staff office secretarial work.
• Previous exposure to health care environment, minute taking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Compensation
Minimum rate of $72,072.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

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