Manager, Medical Staff - La Jolla

This Manager position is eligible to participate in the Manager Incentive Plan.

Location is La Jolla, San Diego.

Scripps Health offers an environment where professionals can thrive through meaningful work, career growth opportunities, and a supportive culture that prioritizes both patient care and employee well-being.

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, San Diego's first Magnet hospital is a prominent healthcare institution that has served the San Diego community since 1924. As part of the larger Scripps Health system, it is known for providing high-quality medical care, particularly in areas such as heart care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and women's health.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• #8 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2024
• #100 Fortune Best Companies to work for in 2024
• Becker's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

The Manager, Medical Staff is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and supervising all Medical Staff activities. This role acts as a liaison between the Medical Staff, Administration, and external regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with established parameters. The position requires a proactive approach to maintaining medical staff bylaws, overseeing credentialing processes, and facilitating effective communication among various stakeholders.

Assume administrative oversight of credentialing, compliance, and privileging for Medical and Allied Health Professional staff. Be responsible for preparing accreditation survey documents and maintaining a strong understanding of Medical Staff Bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains organizational systems and processes for the operations of the Medical Staff Office
• Organizes, coordinates, and supervises the Credentialing, appointment, and reappointment processes
• Oversees the scheduling and coordination of Medical Staff meetings in collaboration with the appropriate physician leadership
• Manages the department budget and oversees the Medical Staff finances and dues collection
• Attends and coordinates select committee and departmental meetings
• Follows through on department and committee recommendations and correspondence to physicians
• Collaborates to maintain Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft suite programs and experience with MD Staff credentialing system
• Acts as a liaison between the Medical Staff, Administration, and all hospital departments and committees
• Demonstrates knowledge of The Joint Commission Standards and CMS Conditions of Participation
• Participates in the education of the Medical Staff regarding changes in Bylaws, Rules & Regulations
• Maintains current documents of privileges and attendance lists
• Participates in the peer review process and collaborates with the Quality & Risk Management Department
• Participates in the Medical Staff preparation for Accreditation survey
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• At least five (5) years of experience in a Medical Staff office, two (2) of which in a Leadership role or leading projects/project management experience

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• CPMSM, CPCS, preferred, if not currently certified, certification must be acquired within two (2) years of hire date