Medical Staff Credentialing Director is responsible for all aspects of the verification process for medical staff incumbents. Provides regulatory oversight and guidance to the credentialing process. Being a Medical Staff Credentialing Director maintains working knowledge and ensures continuing compliance with state, federal, and institutional standards and guidelines. Develops and implements policies and protocols related to medical staff verifications and ensures that the organization and staff are in accordance with organizational and industry standards. Additionally, Medical Staff Credentialing Director analyzes reports on applications and credential status to identify trends and improve the credentialing process. Presents files to the credentialing committee and may act as a liaison to state medical licensure boards regarding the status of license applications. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS). Typically reports to senior management. The Medical Staff Credentialing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Medical Staff Credentialing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
QUALIFICATIONS:The Medical Director is a licensed physician (a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy) who organizes and assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice’s patient care program. Board Certified in a related specialty and has expertise in the medical care of terminally ill individual. Is employed full-time or part-time by the hospice or has a contractual arrangement that provides for comprehensive medical direction of hospice. Serving as a medical resource to hospice staff, patients, families, and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom control management.
Experience: Medical Director should have one to two years consistent patient care responsibilities including geriatrics, oncology and terminal illness care. Previous hospice and/or homecare experience is desired but not mandatory.
License certification and Registration: The Medical Director is required to have a current Missouri Driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, Missouri Medical License, DEA License, and Professional liability insurance.
REPORT TO: Branch Manager / Governing Body
Knowledge and Skills: Medical Director should have specialized knowledge and skills concerning the following
1. Medical, Oncology and Pharmacology
2. Pain and Symptom Control
3. Diagnose and Evaluation of Patients
4. Psychological Aspects of Loss and Stages of Terminal Illness
5. Hospice Care
6. Humanitarian Attitude and a good understanding of Hospice Philosophy
7. Acceptance of the goals, mission and philosophy of Hospice
JOB DUTIES: (include, but are not limited to the following):
.• Document care provided in the patient’s clinical record providing evidence of progression of end stage disease process
.• Maintain knowledge of latest research and trends in Hospice and Palliative care.
.• Participate in the development and updating of patient care policies and emergency procedures.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $2,000.00 per month
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
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