Administrative Coordinator I

Job Title

Administrative Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Clinical Strategy

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe:

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are:

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want:

The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Administrative Coordinator I to serve as a member of the Clinical Strategy team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

“In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at Texas A&M University may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.”

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of medical credentialing and privileging procedures and standards.

• 2+ years credentialing experience with hospital medical staff.

• NAMSS Certification as a Certified Professional Medical Services Manager (CPMSM) or Certified Provider Credentials Specialist (CPCS).

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient touch-typing skills.

• Ability to focus for extended periods

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the planning and execution of administrative operations.

• Monitors office procedures.

• Develops, evaluates, and ensures adherence to office procedures.

• Reviews and coordinates multiple insurance physician documents.

• Analyzes requirements for projects or initiatives.

• Provides technical information regarding administrative procedures, services, or programs.

• Applies and interprets, and/or assists in implementing management policies or operating practices.

• Develops administrative and technical procedures.

• Researches, interprets, compiles, and responds to inquiries about rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• May monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

• Processing initial credentialing and re-credentialing applications.

• Screening practitioners' applications and supporting documentation to ascertain their eligibility.

• Collecting information from National Practitioner DataBank (NPDB), applicant and their malpractice insurer, and other relevant sources.

• Identifying discrepancies in information and conducting follow-ups.

• Coordinates the maintenance of files, records, office supplies, order equipment.

• Makes recommendations for process improvements, administrative changes, or new initiatives.

• Attends meetings and committees on behalf of supervisor.

• Responding to health plan provider inquiries.

• Capturing primary source documentation in computer databases.

• Ensuring data is backed up.

• Performs special analyses and project summaries.

• Presenting applications to facility Credentialing Committee.

• Assisting customers with credentialing inquiries.

• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, procedures and policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
 

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.