Lead Medical Staff Specialist

Description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 55929

Summary:
The Lead Medical Staff Specialist role provides direction and oversight of day to day activities of the organized medical staff within the assigned MaineHealth Region. This role will assign and monitor the work and serve as a content expert in accreditation standards, legal requirements and best practices related to the Medical Staff organization and as a key liaison between and among the Medical Staff(s) at large, Medical Staff leadership, hospital administration, hospital counsel/legal affairs, the Board, leadership within the Region and across MaineHealth.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Certification issued by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) required within one year of start date. CPMSM preferred.
3. Experience: Three years of Medical Staff Services and/or credentialing experience required. Experience with lead or supervisory responsibilities in a healthcare setting preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office, database management and website utilization.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge of medical staff organization, credentialing process and regulatory activities.

If you have questions about this role, please contact kerry.huckins2@mainehealth.org