Job Description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary:

Manages the medical staff organization and the medical staff services (MSS) department. Assists with performance improvement efforts and compliance activities in the medical staff services arena. Assists with medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Conducts performance reviews and provides input on direct reports for human resource decisions such as hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions. Participates in the development of employees.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' management-related training and experience in an acute care hospital setting: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM) by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) within a year: Required

Essential Functions:

• Supports medical staff in carrying out functions and responsibilities by preparing correspondence and facilitating communication between departments and committees. Collects data and prepares related summary reports for medical staff and organization management, as requested. Assists with the review, development and revision of the medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Administers personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, orientation, vacation schedules, payroll records and time reports.
• Assists with the preparation of department budget and makes budgetary recommendations and projections. Monitors, verifies and reconciles expenditures of budgeted funds. Compiles information reflecting expenditures and develops cost-comparisons. Identifies cost savings within the operation.
• Provides meeting management and ensures the flow of information from the medical staff committees through the medical executive committee. Monitors and revises credentialing and privileging forms and functions as needed to ensure consistency in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
• Oversees medical staff performance improvement/peer review functions, ensuring findings are appropriately reviewed, communicated and documented.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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