Director of Medical Staff Services, Tri-City Regional Medical Center, Hawaiian Gardens, CA

Posted On February 14th, 2012

Tri-City Regional Medical Center is a not-for profit acute care facility that provides inpatient and outpatient services. We are a fully accredited hospital with 107 licensed beds. We at Tri-City Regional Medical Center are dedicated to achieving health care excellence in everything we do.

The Director of Medical Staff Services provides leadership and directs the hospital medical staff services functions for Tri-City Regional Medical Center. Accountable for developing and implementing credentialing, programmatic objectives, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, and reduce risk to Tri-City. Serves as a resource and works collaboratively with medical staff committees and senior management to ensure consistent application of credentialing and privileging policies. Ensures that the department maintains DNV accreditation.
 

Education, Training, and Experience:
 

Bachelor’s degree in health care or related field and/or a minimum of five years experience in Medical Staff Services Administration. Current certification as a Certified Professional in Medical Services Management ('CPMSM") and Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist ("CPCS") by the National Association of Medical Staff Services ("NAMSS") preferred and a minimum three years supervisory experience required.

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Medical Staff Coordinator, UC Irvine HealthCare, Orange, CA

Posted On February 13th, 2012

UC Irvine Healthcare is an exciting place! Ranked as one of the Top 50 hospitals in the nation for the last 11 years (U.S. News and World Report), we are Orange County’s only academic medical center, and only Level I trauma center. We hold magnet status for nursing excellence, and 80 of our affiliated doctors are ranked as America’s Top Doctors. But we don’t just take good care of our patients; our employee benefits are unparalleled, offering 3 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, medical benefits active on day one of employment, and a generous pension plan. If you are someone that strives for excellence like we do, then consider joining our team.

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and monitoring of credentialing procedures required by the Medical Staff Bylaws, State and federal laws, and hospital accreditation and NCQA standards.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to: credentialing and re-credentialing practitioners, physician data management, and preparation of policies and procedures to meet licensing standards. In addition, the Medical Staff Coordinator/ Administrative Analyst is responsible for coordination of administrative functions to support the Medical Staff department, including coordination of medical staff meetings. The Medical Staff Coordinator/ Administrative Analyst prepares a variety of documents using a number of databases, graphics, spreadsheets, and word processing software applications.

 
Required Qualifications:

Must be CPMSM and/or CPCS certification eligible; certified CPMSM and/or CPCS within 12 months of employment; working knowledge of MS Office products; knowledge of JCAHO, Title 22 and CMA regulations; ability to coordinate and resolve issues in a timely manner; demonstrated understanding of medical terminology; and strong analytical skills, verbal and written communication skills.

Certification as CPMSM and/or CPCS is preferred.

To apply, please go to https://careers.healthcare.uci.edu/. The position will show when you type "2822" in “Search for All UC Irvine Medical Jobs”.  Please be sure to carefully review the "Required Qualifications" before submitting your application.

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Medical Staff Quality Analyst, Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA

Posted On February 7th, 2012

Tri-City Medical Center
Caring Hands. Our Symbol and Our Promise.
Located in the city of Oceanside, Tri-City Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility, offering comprehensive medical care. Opened in 1961, we have grown to meet to the needs of our North County residents. We are community owned and operated, with 397 beds and over 500 physicians. Today, we are a nationally recognized hospital with a world-renowned medical and professional staff and state-of-the art technology. We have earned a reputation for highly rated, compassionate patient care.
Tri-City Medical Center serves San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District.
Our facilities include a hospital at 4002 Vista Way in Oceanside, nearby outpatient services, and the Tri-City Wellness Center in Carlsbad.
 
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assuring the quality activities of the Medical Staff are in accordance with accreditation, regulatory and other Medical Staff requirements, including continually monitoring requirements, practices and medical staff/hospital needs for the purpose of modifying monitoring activities.   Responsible to perform initial screening and analysis of reported events, conduct data abstraction, and facilitate Medical Staff meaningful case review and documentation. Implements and monitors physician specific tracking, trending and reporting. Analyzes trends and identifies key measures; acts upon trends and measures identified. Collaborates with the Medical Staff leaders to assure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Incumbent has comprehensive and advanced clinical, data analysis, and organizational skills.  
 
Major Position Responsibilities: 

• Performs analysis of reported events, initial case screening, case review data abstraction, and facilitates meaningful Medical Staff case review and documentation.
• Collaborates with hospital departments (including Operational Improvement, Service Excellence, Medical Records) to obtain aggregate and physician-specific quality measures data. Design and maintain database system for compilation and reporting in compliance with OPPE and re-appointment , incorporating identified benchmarks and comparison data..
• Analyzes reports, identifies and communicates important findings, enters results into appropriate database.
• Implements and continually monitors a physician-specific tracking, trending, and reporting processes for peer review data. Analyzes trends and identifies key measures. Communicates findings to department director and applicable medical staff leadership.
• Work with Medical Staff departments and divisions to develop, implement, monitor, and report meaningful quality review indicators that demonstrate compliance with OPPE, reappointment, and other requirements. Monitor need for updates in accordance with regulatory, accreditation changes and facility needs.
• Develops meaningful reports for departments, divisions, committees and staff and presents with analytical summary.
• Performs ad hoc audits, special studies, or other quality analysis activities and collaborates with medical staff leaders to present analytical summary.
• Collaborates with the Medical Staff leaders to assure continued compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.  
• Applies, understands and follows Medical Staff Bylaws, Hospital Rules and Regulations, Hospital Policies and Procedures, Title 22; Joint Commission Standards, Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Participates in other initiatives and programs and performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the department.
• Responsible to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Evaluates and presents information in a professional manner.

 
Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities

• Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.

 
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a medical staff quality management arena of an acute care hospital, required.
• Proven expertise in organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data, required.
• Ability to understand and apply Medical Staff Bylaws, Hospital Rules and Regulations, Hospital Policies and Procedures; Title 22; Joint Commission Standards; and Medicare Conditions of Participation, required.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, required.
• Experience working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality, required.  
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, required.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems, required. “Cerner” electronic medical record system knowledge, preferred.
• Strong computer database skills, required. “MD-Staff” computer database skills, preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, required.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, required.
• Ability to manage databases and retrieve, analyze, summarize, and present information effectively, required.

                                               
Education: 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university, required.
• Master’s Degree, preferred.

 
Licenses: 
CA RN License, required.
 
Certifications:
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or must obtain within 12 months from hire date.
 
For more information about our facility, please visit www.tricitymed.org. To apply to this position, please visit www.tcmccareers.com.
 
 
 

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Medical Staff Coordinator, Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA

Posted On February 7th, 2012

Tri-City Medical Center
Caring Hands. Our Symbol and Our Promise.
Located in the city of Oceanside, Tri-City Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility, offering comprehensive medical care. Opened in 1961, we have grown to meet to the needs of our North County residents. We are community owned and operated, with 397 beds and over 500 physicians. Today, we are a nationally recognized hospital with a world-renowned medical and professional staff and state-of-the art technology. We have earned a reputation for highly rated, compassionate patient care.
Tri-City Medical Center serves San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District.
Our facilities include a hospital at 4002 Vista Way in Oceanside, nearby outpatient services, and the Tri-City Wellness Center in Carlsbad.
 
 
Position Summary:
Perform support activities to assist the Medical Staff’s compliance with its Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.                 
 
Major Position Responsibilities:

• Support various Medical Staff committees, departments and divisions.
• Effectively manage the proctoring program.
• Assist with other functions as necessary to support the Medical Staff’s compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, as well as its Bylaws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures

• Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities
• Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.

 
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE
 

• Knowledge of the full range of Medical Staff related functions is required.
• Proven ability to initiate, communicate and implement plans and ideas to improve overall system performance.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) to interact tactfully and effectively with others  both internal and external to TCMC, on sensitive and/or complex topics.
• In-depth knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Medical Staff Office in an acute care hospital required.
• Advanced computer skills required, including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Echo software preferred.

 
Education:
 
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university, preferred.
 
Certifications:
CPCS or CPMSM certification required.
 
For more information about our facility, please visit www.tricitymed.org. To apply to this position, please visit www.tcmccareers.com.
 
 

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Credentialing Specialist, Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA

Posted On February 7th, 2012

Tri-City Medical Center
Caring Hands. Our Symbol and Our Promise.
Located in the city of Oceanside, Tri-City Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility, offering comprehensive medical care. Opened in 1961, we have grown to meet to the needs of our North County residents. We are community owned and operated, with 397 beds and over 500 physicians. Today, we are a nationally recognized hospital with a world-renowned medical and professional staff and state-of-the art technology. We have earned a reputation for highly rated, compassionate patient care.
Tri-City Medical Center serves San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District.
Our facilities include a hospital at 4002 Vista Way in Oceanside, nearby outpatient services, and the Tri-City Wellness Center in Carlsbad.

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for performing credentialing activities and other Medical Staff functions in accordance with Joint Commission accreditation standards, state and federal regulatory requirements. Specific responsibilities may include involvement in initial credentialing, reappointments, CME functions, ED call schedule, committee/department meeting support, monitoring and updating expirables and other administrative tasks as described in the Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist Job Description. Uphold the mission and goals of Tri-City Medical Center.
 
Major Position Responsibilities: 
 

• Maintain current knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation standards, State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of TCMC Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Polices and Procedures.
• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that resource equipment, supplies, and manuals are ordered, updated, and maintained for all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide quality and ethical customer service to all practitioners, patients, other hospital departments, medical group liaisons, and other hospital entities.
• Assess areas of improvement within assigned areas of responsibility, develop and implement related polices and procedures.

Responsibilities will also include the following, as assigned:
       

• Support assigned Departments/Committee, including scheduling, preparing agenda, completion of minutes, and follow-up.
• Track, maintain, and process proctoring.
• Prepare reports for Departments, Divisions, Committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Process incoming mail/correspondence.
• Process, ensure mail-out, and track all requests for initial application packets.
• Ensure completion and perform all aspects of initial comprehensive credentialing.
• Process requests for Temporary Privileges.
• Process and maintain changes to privileges and/or staff status.
• Prepare, track, and ensure timely mail-out of all reappointment packets.
• Ensure completion and perform all aspects of the reappointment process.
• Track and maintain acceptance of initial application fees, reappointment dues, and various fines.
• Preparation of Board Approval Letters and carrying out related processes.
• Ensure updating and maintaining of the privileging module.
• Tracking, updating, and maintaining all expiring licensures and other various documents on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for obtaining, reviewing, and processing of monthly Disciplinary/Sanction Reports from the  Medical Board of California.
• Coordinate accredited CME program, which includes but is not limited to; supporting committee meeting, maintaining regulatory compliance, and related functions.
• Maintain monthly ED call schedule, including but not limited to; preparation, distribution and reconciliation for stipends and related duties.
• Ensure support, maintenance, and updating of the credentialing database system and other various hospital-wide database systems.
• Preparation and distribution of the Medical Staff roster, as needed
• Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities
• Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.

 
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively utilizing both written and verbal skills.
• Previous Medical Staff experience (3-5 years) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated keyboard ability for word processing.
• Ability to use hospital data system to capture various reports as necessary
• Basic secretarial and clerical skills in order to prepare and complete minutes, agendas, reports and other documentation.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time with repetitive motions, such as typing.
• Ability to work alone in close quarters with others, performing different tasks.
• Ability to prioritize daily workload to meet multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements
• See attached Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

 
Education:

• High-school diploma or GED required.

 
Certifications:

• CPCS or CPMSM, preferred.

 
For more information about our facility, please visit www.tricitymed.org. To apply to this position, please visit www.tcmccareers.com.
 
 

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Provider Enrollment Manager, MedAmerica, Emeryville, CA

Posted On February 1st, 2012

MedAmerica is a physician practice management company providing business and consulting services to several clients, including one of the premier emergency medicine groups in multiple states.

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Director of Medical Staff, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, California

Posted On January 20th, 2012

Desert Regional Medical Center has provided a full range of quality medical care to one of the world's most famous resort area since 1951.  Our 367 bed acute tertiary care facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

We are located in Palm Springs, California, historically renowned as a legendary celebrity getaway and resort community.  The dramatic desert environment offers spectacular views of the beautifully landscaped gardens, royal palms, majestic mountains and clear blue skies.  Palm Springs and the fast-growing surrounding areas offer a variety of well-known restaurants, shops, cultural activities such as theater, museums and film festivals, and outdoor recreation including championship golf, tennis, hiking and horseback riding.

The Director of Medical Staff Services provides leadership, management and operational oversight of medical staff organization support services.  The Director works collaboratively with the Chief of Staff, the Medical Executive Committee, and additional medical staff leaders to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the programs and activities of the medical staff organization to ensure that the strategies of the medical staff organization are supported and attained, goals and plans are realized and there is adherence to the requirement of regulatory and accreditation bodies that are relevant to the organized medical staff.

Position requires for three to five years experience in medical staff organization management or strong healthcare-related background which includes involvement with physicians. With an undergraduate degree with emphasis in Healthcare Management is preferred. Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) - or Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or equivalent training is preferred.

When you join the Desert Regional Medical Center team, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) matching funds, hospitalization, dental and vision.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at https://www.desertmedctr.com and reference job number 1205001096.

Tenet offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and to all employees regardless of sex, age, race color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Medical Staff Department Secretary, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, California

Posted On January 19th, 2012

Desert Regional Medical Center has provided a full range of quality medical care to one of the world's most famous resort area since 1951.  Our 367 bed acute tertiary care facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

 We are located in Palm Springs, California, historically renowned as a legendary celebrity getaway and resort community.  The dramatic desert environment offers spectacular views of the beautifully landscaped gardens, royal palms, majestic mountains and clear blue skies.  Palm Springs and the fast-growing surrounding areas offer a variety of well-known restaurants, shops, cultural activities such as theater, museums and film festivals, and outdoor recreation including championship golf, tennis, hiking and horseback riding.

The Medical Staff Department Secretary reports to the Manager of Medical Staff Services, and provides support to the Director, Manager and the Medical Staff. 

This position requires a secratarial experience in a Medical Staff Office. Possess strong written /English communication skills, word processing (Windows), dictation, medical terminology and excellent customer relations skills.  Ability to work independently, use good judgment and maintain confidentiality. 

When you join the Desert Regional Medical Center team, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) matching funds, hospitalization, dental and vision.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at https://www.desertmedctr.com and reference job number 1205001094.

Tenet offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and to all employees regardless of sex, age, race color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Medical Staff Coordinator, Mercy General Hospital (CHW), Sacramento CA

Posted On January 8th, 2012

Education/Experience:

High School graduation or equivalent , some college preferred AA or BA degree;

Three to five years progressive medical staff administrative experience.

CPCS and/or CPMSM certification required (a two year deferment pending certification can be considered with three-five years experience to a qualified applicant).

Job Duties:

Coordinate meeting arrangements, preparing agendas, accurately recording meeting minutes and composing related correspondence, as well as initiating follow up on meeting actions. Coordinating new appointments/reappointment credentialing activities and performing related work and special projects as assigned. Ensures the credentialing files for initial appointment or reappointment is coordinated accurately and timely in compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations. Analysis documentation to identify any potential quality of care issues or behavioral problems and assures appropriate education and training has been provided to support the clinical privileges requested. Presents completed credential files to the appropriate Department and/or Division Chairs for recommendation to the GSSA Credentials Committee. Maintains knowledge of medical staff activities within assigned departments and committees and relays information regarding physician status, staff standing, privilege delineation, and supervision status to appropriate personnel, while maintaining confidentiality. Coordinates the proctoring process, in accordance with the clinical privileges in a timely manner. Provides support of medical staff departments, committees and ad hoc Committees.

Contact:

Please contact Stephanie Rake at 916-736-8086 or Stephanie.russell@chw.edu for application details.

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Credentials Coordinator, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Torrance, CA

Posted On February 10th, 2012

Qualifications:

High School graduation or equivalent
Minimum of three years of Medical Staff Credentialing for an acute care facility
Preferential consideration will be given to those with a CPCS or CPMSM credential

Duties:
 

Responsible for processing all applications for Medical Staff and Allied Health Professional Staff initial appointments; securing written verification from primary sources in compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations standards, and state regulations.  This individual must also verify current competency, eligibility, and case list activity to support all clinical privileges requested.  Track proctoring progress for Provisional staff, and other staff who have been granted additional privileges.  She/He coordinates monthly Credentials Committee meeting arrangements, prepares the agenda and packet, records the minutes, composes related correspondence, and initiates follow-up on meeting actions.

Experience with the Healthline Systems ECHO data base is preferable.

To apply on-line, please go to:  http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/search/index.html

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Medical Staff Coordinator, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, UCLA Health System

Posted On January 20th, 2012

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