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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Program Specialist II in Big Spring, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Program Specialist II- Medical Staff Coordinator performs complex (journey-level) administrative, consultative, and technical support for the combined offices of the Medical Director and Superintendent Offices. This position works under the supervision of the Medical Director. Work involves coordinating the initial application process, reappointment process, and delineation of clinical privileges for all members of the medical staff. Plans, directs, organizes, and monitors flow of work within the medical staff department. Assists as the subject matter expert in medical services contracts and the site Graduate Medical Educator. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Coordinates the initial application process, reappointment process and delineation of clinical privileges for all members of the medical staff. Verifies and keeps current documentation of license, DPS, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and queries the National Practitioner Data Bank, and Office of Inspector General for sanctions as required. Maintains individual practitioner credential files for all medical staff members with current appointments, reappointments, and privileges. Maintains individual practitioner medical peer review files for all medical staff members. Coordinates and assigns all chart audits to physicians. Tracks audits and all pending issues.Responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and monitoring flow of work in medical staff office including recruiting of physicians. Also coordinating weekend, and holiday MOD call, and arranges provider lodging and maintenance work orders. Posts treatment team roster updates. Maintains coverage of leave time and names of physicians covering. Maintains and updates monthly physician assignment schedule and authorized signature lists. Coordinates with Competency Training and Development (CTD) for new provider orientation. Also assists the medical director with verifying timesheets monthly to ensure accuracy of overtime related to Medical Officer on Duty (MOD) activities is accurate. Assists the Medical Director as needed.Provides high-level administrative support for projects, committees, and reports: Coordinates several projects on behalf of the Medical Director and Assistant Superintendent including but not limited to committee minutes and agenda, facility Dangerousness Review Boards, resident and student data collection and reporting, https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=607096 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.