Medical Peer Review Coordinator (RN-Medical Staff Office)
UHS
Summary
This position is responsible for the overall coordination, facilitation and direction of activities associated with the medical peer review process. This includes working collaboratively and regularly with members of the Medical Peer Review Committee and the Medical Staff Services Director in reviewing, revising and refining the process of medical peer review in order to maintain a timely, multidisciplinary, and confidential approach which meets all state and other regulatory guidelines. Collaborates with the Medical Staff Coordinator to facilitate OPPE/FPPE.
Job description
Duties
- Facilitates, as necessary, concurrent peer review process with the department manager and physician chair or designee.
- Prepares a summary report of concurrent review conclusions for presentation to MPRC.
- Coordinates with Medical Records for data/record retrieval for retrospective peer review process.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of issue being reviewed in order to facilitate accuracy and appropriateness of review.
- Performs Level I Medical Peer Reviews, documents summary of case review.
- Facilitates the referral of issues to the appropriate physicians, clinical administrative, and ancillary areas for implementation of necessary improvements/recommendations of MPRC.
- Coordinates with Medical Staff Services for flow of information/reporting of peer review results to reach medical staff development.
- Collaborates with Medical Staff Coordinator to facilitate OPPE/FPPE.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Degree in accredited Registered Nursing Program; BSN required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years in an acute care setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of medical diagnoses, treatment modalities, therapeutic services, and intervention techniques.
- Familiar with performance improvement strategies and Joint Commission standards.
- Current SC or compact state license.
Benefits
- Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Clinical Nursing Ladder Opportunities
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.