Terms of Employment • Contract-to-Hire, 3-Months (13-weeks) • This is a contract-to-hire opportunity and conversion could happen any time after 8-weeks. • The hours could fluctuate between 7am-6pm but a standard 8-hour shift. Candidates can discuss work hours during the interview.
Company Description • University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience. • A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education. • Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates: • University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD • University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD • The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD • The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD • The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD
Job Summary • The position is responsible for the management of medical staff services, providing support for functions of medical staff including governance, credentialing, and communications.
Job Requirements • At least 10+ years working in a relevant position at a director level overseeing medical staff/facility operations. • 6+ years of thorough knowledge of TJC and CMS, NCQA and URAC standards and requirements is required. • 6+ years background in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Medical Staff CME verification preferred. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Experience directly reporting to Providers who are SVP's & COOs. • A bachelor's degree in a related field of some sort (healthcare administration, business administration, nursing administration, etc.), Master's degree is preferred but BA required. • Possess a current certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (CPMSM or CPCS) or is willing to achieve this certification within two years of hire.
Qualifications • Education & Training: Bachelor's degree in related field required, Masters preferred. • Current certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (CPMSM or CPCS), or achievement of certification within two years. • Work Orientation & Experience: (a) Ten years progressive experience required in hospital Medical Staff Administration; (b) Six years demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with follow-through required; (c) Six years thorough knowledge of TJC and CMS, NCQA and URAC standards and requirements is required; (d) Six years background in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Medical Staff CME verification preferred; (e) Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skills & Abilities • Able to communicate effectively with medical staff and hospital personnel. • Able to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of administration and the medical staff. • Computer/word processing skills. • Able to plan, organize and implement projects involving complex issues and personalities; (e) able to exercise good judgment. • Able to maintain confidentiality.