Director of Medical Staff Credentialing

About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC):

LWRMC is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee-Sarasota region. The hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval acknowledges the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Our medical staff includes more than 700 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties and use advanced medical technology. LWRMC is conveniently located near I-75 and University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Job Overview:

Responsible for managing and directing all aspects of medical staff services and credentialing for 700+ medical staff members. Ensures needs of medical staff are met through effective and efficient systems and medical staff credentialing process is in compliance with applicable accreditation and government agency standards and requirements.

General Responsibilities:

• Establishes policies and procedures for the department.

• Conducts the verification process for all contracted physicians, practitioners and nurses including an initial review of verifications.
• Ensures practices and procedures are accurate and up-to-date with industry trends and current credentialing standards.
• May complete state medical license applications for physicians, and perform follow-up with state medical licensure boards on status of license applications.
• Initiates the process for ensuring malpractice coverage for all contracted providers.
• Provides leadership to managers; may also provide leadership to supervisors and/or professional staff.
• Has accountability for the performance and results of multiple related units.
• Develops departmental plans, including business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities.
• Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility.
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives.
• Looks beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems.
• Develops plans and delivers results in fast-changing businesses and/or regulatory environments.
• Provides input to functional or departmental strategy.
• Manages large, potentially diverse teams of managers and/or senior professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Minimum of 5 years of Medical Staff Service experience required.
• Bachelors degree preferred, or 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
• CPMSM Certification or actively pursuing certification through NAMSS.
• Understanding of credentialing and re-credentialing functions, The Joint Commission, State and Federal Regulatory Requirements, and overall knowledge of an organized Medical Staff.
• Knowledge of credentialing software database, preferably MD-Staff.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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