Director Medical Staff Services
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Medical Staff Admin will work under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, and is responsible for, directing and assisting Harris Health System (District) resources (e.g., the Board of Managers; Executive Administration; Medical Staff leadership; the Harris County Attorney's Office; and other management personnel) with medical staff activities consistent with the District Medical Staff Bylaws, applicable federal and state regulations and accreditation bodies. The Director will have responsibility for staff productivity, supervision, development, and evaluation; assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate medical staff governance documentation, including the by-laws and rules and regulations; collaborate with the Chairs of the Medical Staff Committees, Clinical Service Chiefs, and Legal and Corporate Compliance Departments on matters pertaining to credentialing and medical staff governance; and oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects. The Director should have a comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and authoritative guidance related to Medical Staff credentialing, governance and related topics. The Director will also plan and direct all activities relevant to Medical Staff Services related to House Staff and Medical Staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:Bachelors Degree Required, Advanced Degree preferred; Preferred CPMSM and/or CPCS certified
2.Work Experience (Years and Area):7-10 years of experience in health care industry required
3.Management Experience (Years and Area):5-7 years of management experience preferred; educational background and work experience may be considered in lieu of management experience
4.Equipment Operated:Regular Office Equipment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.Communication Skills:
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Bilingual Skills Required: No
Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Reports )
2. Other Skills:
Analytical CRT Design Medical Terms Research Statistical Word Processing P.C. MS Word MS Excel MS Access
3. Work Schedule: Flexible