Medical Staff Specialist 1

About the job

• About Us
• Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
• Our Core Values are:
• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
• Benefits
• Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
• Job Summary
• Coordinates Medical Staff Services activities to help the Medical Staff follow Bylaws, Rules, JCAHO standards, and other accreditation and licensing agencies.
• Essential Functions of the Role
• Implements new programs, as indicated, to effectively meet the needs of the Medical Staff.
• Helps the Medical Staff with annual review of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• Diligently monitors credentialing function to ensure compliance with Bylaws, State and Federal regulations.
• Communicates effectively with members of the Medical Staff, other medical professionals, hospital staff, legal counsel, and community contacts.
• Attends Credentials Committee and Executive Committee meetings of the Medical Staff and records minutes of the proceedings.
• Helps with the development, planning, and implementation of credentialing/privileging process.
• Tracks clinical privileges of medical staff and allied health staff and helps in development of privilege criteria.
• Monitors the focused professional practice evaluation process for new medical staff members and for newly granted clinical privileges.
• Ensures that all documents that have to be renewed are reviewed, obtained and managed on a monthly basis.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Maintains confidential credentials files, electronic medical staff database, and medical staff correspondence.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous way.
• Acts as liaison between staff and management, and acts on behalf of management in the absence of such.
• Provides training and acts as a mentor for staff.
• Key Success Factors
• Exhibits high degree of responsibility for confidential matters.
• Commitment to continuous learning and keeping abreast in the Medical Staff Services industry.
• Experience in database management, medical staff and/or credentialing services required.
• Excellent organizational skills, work management skills, and proficiency in working with computerized databases required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Medical staff services experience required.
• Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (CPMSM or CPCS) is preferred. Eligibility for certification within one year of hire is also preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• Belonging Statement
• We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience