Position Summary:

The Director of Medical Staff Services will lead a team of Medical Staff Coordinators to ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital requirements related to credentialing and privileging of Medical Staff. Expertise in Joint Commission and other regulatory standards is crucial for effective governance of the Medical Staff. Accurate and timely updates regarding Medical Staff membership will be provided to the Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the Medical Staff Administration office, guiding and overseeing the MSO Coordinators, facilitating committee meetings, processing applications, managing financial activities, and delivering reports to hospital leadership.

Success in this role requires strong knowledge of regulatory standards, effective time management, and high organizational skills, along with the ability to build trust with coworkers, medical staff, and leadership.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Ensure high-quality medical staff by thoroughly investigating and verifying the credentials of all applicants, including Allied Health Professionals.
• Evaluate the hospital practice and privileges of all members seeking reappointment to the medical staff/Allied Health categories.
• Improve quality through the medical staff committee process and by maintaining records of all medical staff committees.
• Contribute to efficient and cost-effective operations by monitoring and planning for budgets and expenses.
• Promote compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies by continuously monitoring operations and effectively initiating change when needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related health or management field preferred or ability to obtain within a period agreed upon by the supervisor.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Medical Staff office, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

Licensure:

• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS)