Med Staff Services Specialist

At Houston Methodist, the Medical Staff Services Specialist position provides comprehensive support to the Medical Staff and Governing Body in matters of Medical Staff self-governance. Duties for this position are varied within the department and include one or more of the following: processes applications for appointment and reappointment to the Medical Staff and Allied Health Professionals; maintains current and accurate physician and privileging information for hospital information systems to support hospital operations and appropriate patient care; interacts daily with hospital staff, management, and members of the medical staff in applicable areas of Medical Staff Services and functions, including preparation and/or distribution of Emergency Call Schedules and/or physician compensation; and performs other preparatory and documentation functions related to the medical staff's general, department and committee meetings, as applicable

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• CPCS - Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (NAMSS) OR
• CPMSM - Certified Professional Medical Services Management (NAMSS)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, and able to prioritize multiple projects

• Knowledge of accreditation and certification regulations that relate to Medical Staff Services

• Computer literacy, including ability to utilize various software programs to complete all job tasks described in job summary. Must be proficient in word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with credentialing software preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Ability to complete work within designated time frames

• Ability to offer suggestions to leadership and colleagues and implement change to enhance efficiency and organization of office operations

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of practitioner files

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.