Director of Medical Staff Services

Prime Healthcare • Gadsden, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is a 281-bed acute-care hospital located in Gadsden, Alabama. It serves over 350,000 residents in Etowah and contiguous counties, offering a full range of services and programs including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and Women’s Diagnostic Imaging Center. The medical center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety, also receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally founded in 1917 as Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was purchased by Prime Healthcare in 2016 and continues its mission of providing quality healthcare to the community.

Requirements

• Equivalent education/experience to a Bachelor's degree
• Certification from the National Association of Medical Staff Services as Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM)
• Minimum of five years of management experience in one of the following venues: hospitals, managed care, credentialing verification organizations, or ambulatory care
• Three years in medical staff services is required
• Experience in working with governance processes is essential
• Strong computer, communication and writing skills with knowledge of medical terminology

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS), or equivalent, preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides management support and coordination for all medical staff, medical education and continuing education services.
• Maintains productive, professional relationships with all levels of staff.
• Develops departmental plans, budgets and directs staff as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of the medical staff and medical education standards as related to deemed agencies, state law, and other regulations to assure compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees