Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

Summary: Provides administrative oversight for day-to-day operations of the Medical Staff Services Department including regulatory compliance, credentialing, and privileging for the institution’s Medical Dental Staff and Allied Health Practitioners. Ensures the flow of information between medical staff committees, the Medical Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees. Coordinates accreditation survey preparation for the medical staff functions, including staff and medical staff education regarding medical staff standards. Works closely with medical center administration and medical staff leadership to ensure compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Departmental Rules and Regulations, and Medical Center Policies.

Responsibilities and Standards:

Responsibility I

I. Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Medical Staff Services Department through leadership and oversight of regulatory compliance, credentialing, and privileging.

Standards

1.1 Supervises and directs the daily responsibilities of the medical staff services staff, providing direction and guidance as needed for further development of job functions.

1.2 Develops written assignment descriptions and procedures for Medical Staff Services.

1.3 Plans, directs, and implements effective methods of communication within the department.

1.4 Develops and maintains the departmental operating and capital budget.

1.5 Provides oversight, education, and training for medical staff services department staff members.

1.6 For all managers and supervisors who are responsible to track time & attendance, the following responsibility will apply: Accurate and timely approval of paid employee hours through API. 1.7 For all managers and supervisors who are responsible to manage budgets, the following responsibility will apply: Monitors expenses according to approved budget and provides timely variance report analysis.

Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Org Unit: 1098

Department: Credentialing

Exempt: Yes

Grade: S11

EOE, including disability/vets.

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