CRNA Administrative Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, reconcile and approve payroll in the Kronos/e-Star time reporting system, resolve payroll discrepancies and answer payroll queries.
• Responsible for ensuring effective orientation and on-boarding of all new CRNAs to include new hire paperwork and informing new employees of the required documentation/clearances, schedule all training activities and meetings, and request OR/Locker/Scrub access.
• Serve as main point of contact for new hires regarding post offer inquiries.
• Serve as a liaison between the Department and staffing agencies.
• Gathers & analyzes data on new hire onboarding experiences to identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
• Inform CRNA leadership of new hires that did not complete/clear pre-employment requirements or who did attend the scheduled new employee orientation.
• Work with credentialing coordinator to ensure credentialing process for all newly hired CRNAs runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Responsible for off-boarding CRNAs and attends to all queries and concerns pertaining to the off-boarding process.
• Work collaboratively with the Chief of Anesthesia, the Associate of Anesthesia and the Chief CRNA to complete annual and probationary CRNA performance evaluations.
• Keep accurate, organized and up to date personnel files as required by UPHS and Joint Commission standards.
• Work with the Chief of Anesthesia to complete Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPEs) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPEs) bi-annually
• Along with CRNA leadership, assist as needed with dissemination of information regarding department and hospital initiatives in order to keep the CRNAs informed.
• Work to promote a welcoming, team environment that values employee satisfaction and professional ownership.
• Distribute feedback to CRNAs on their annual performance and evaluations written by the Anesthesiology attendings.
• Follow up on incidents that occur that involve the CRNAs and provide feedback
• Along with CRNA leadership, as needed, work with HR contact to determine the best course of action when there is an incident that requires attention.
• Provide administrative support and oversight for the CRNA group within the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, including 130+ UPHS CRNAs, and agency CRNAs.
• Coordinate clinical observer opportunities between UPHS CRNAs and nursing students who would like to shadow in the OR.
• Assist with special projects as requested.
• Comply with regulatory requirements.

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 5+ years in an academic or medical practice required. Degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science
• Major/ Area of Study: Business or related field