MGR - MED STAFF/CREDENTIALING

UHS•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

12d

About The Position

The Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Medical Staff Office, which includes credentialing of the physicians and allied health professionals, development of departmental policies and procedures, development and maintenance of budget and maintaining compliance with all regulatory agency requirements and accrediting body standards. This individual acts as a resource and is a liaison between the Administration and the Medical Staff. Coordinates the medical staff meetings with hospital departments and medical staff. Prepares agendas and PowerPoint presentations for medical staff meetings to include transcribing minutes. Communicates and coordinates with physicians, management team, and outside entities to facilitate credentials review. Responsible for the management of all functions of the Medical Staff Office, which includes all physician-related issues in compliance with corporate guidelines, state and local regulations, and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years' experience in health care credentialing, privileging and medical staff services
2 years of leadership experience required
A combination of training and experience is necessary.
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Good organization and strong interpersonal relationship skills; communication skills (verbal and written)
Customer-service oriented towards physicians and other hospital employees
Ability to learn quickly and function in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities
Must be able to receive and provide verbal feedback in a professional manner
Must be able to follow and understand instructions, and react favorably in all work situations
Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people
Resourcefulness and problem-solving
Ability to multi-task
Demonstrated project management skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

CPMSM and CPCS Certification by National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) preferred

Responsibilities

overall management of the Medical Staff Office
credentialing of the physicians and allied health professionals
development of departmental policies and procedures
development and maintenance of budget
maintaining compliance with all regulatory agency requirements and accrediting body standards
resource and liaison between the Administration and the Medical Staff
Coordinates the medical staff meetings with hospital departments and medical staff
Prepares agendas and PowerPoint presentations for medical staff meetings to include transcribing minutes
Communicates and coordinates with physicians, management team, and outside entities to facilitate credentials review
Responsible for the management of all functions of the Medical Staff Office, which includes all physician-related issues in compliance with corporate guidelines, state and local regulations, and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.