Description
General Summary of Position
Provides day-to-day management of Medical Staff Services department to ensure compliance with medical staff Bylaws, State, Federal, regulatory agencies. Essential involvement in the discussion, recommendations, and action of the Credentials Committee, Medical Executive Committee, and the Quality Safety PA Committee of the Board. Provides support of the medical staff accreditation readiness and survey process as it relates to The Joint Commission and/or National Committee for Quality Assurance, and Department of Health visits. Ensures the credentialing/privileging process complies with organizational as well as an accrediting agency, Federal, and State regulatory standards. Responsible for the audit and compliance of all credentialing files, which includes management of credentialing information, coordination of facility correspondence, and interaction with practitioners and MSH CVO and MedStar Family Choice associates. Responsible for the management of facility-specific data within the credentialing database.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in related field required
Experience
- 3-4 years Experience in credentialing and/or medical staff services management. Equivalent experience in areas related to regulatory, quality, risk management and compliance will be also be considered.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) within 1 Year required or
- CPMSM - Certified Professional Medical Services Management within 1 Year or
- Other related certification, such as Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), or Certified Professional Compliance Office (CPCO) may be considered equivalent upon initial hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Business acumen and leadership skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, internal departments, and external agencies.
- Working knowledge of various computer software applications.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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