Senior Director Credentialing

Leadership Opportunities At Hospital For Special Surgery

How you move is why we're here. Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let's talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Regular Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The base pay scale for this position is $109,000.00 - $166,000.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to : scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Job Description / Position & Unit Accountabilities

• Exercises Leadership - Oversees others. Supervises Director & Coordinators
• Exercises Leadership - Manages credentialing process. Oversees all aspects of credentialing of HSS Graduate Medical Staff and as well as that of the in rotating residents and fellows, for initial and reappointments, as required by TJC, NYS DOH, ACGME and HSS Medical Board as applicable.
• Exercises Leadership - Manages operations. Oversees operations of the credentialing office and assumes departmental leadership, as needed.
• Achieves Professional & Business Objectives - Facilitates appointments. Interacts with graduate medical trainees to assure accuracy and completeness of applications for initial appointment and biennial reappointments.
• Ensures Quality Outcomes - Serves as liaison. Acts as liaison between graduate medical trainees, external GME Offices and Departmental offices, and HSS Medical Staff Office, Legal Affairs Department and OHS to assure completed applications.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Oversees credentialing information. Ensures that the Department maintains a database on credentialing information along with a hard copy of each trainee file.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Generates reports. Generates relevant database reports, including but not limited to; monthly report of appointments for the Credential Committee, Medical Board and Board of Trustees.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Maintains malpractice records. Maintains accurate and timely malpractice histories by coordinating information obtained from physicians, NPDB, malpractice insurance carriers and affiliated healthcare facilities, within the guidelines of NYS law 2805K.
• Supports Department Activities - Participates in initiatives. Participates in Education Division projects and activities.
• Upholds Standards / Expectations of HSS Staff - Demonstrates effective communication skills. Communicates in an organized, illustrative and courteous manner, both verbally and in writing, with physicians and coworkers.
• Exercises Leadership - Meets with faculty. Meets with Faculty to review new Program requests and Delineation of Privileges.

Years of Experience Required 5-7, Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Administration

Education Required A Bachelor's degree (e. g., BA, BS, BSN, BSW). Education Preferred Masters.

Physical Working Conditions Standing or sitting in the same location. Standing or sitting in the same location; may require to stoop, climb or lift light material (10 lbs. or less) or equipment.

Environmental Working Conditions Indoor area with frequent exposure. Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.

Hazards OSHA OSHA Category 3. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment.

Certifications / Licensure Required CPCS Certification (preferred).

Skills Required Proven supervisory ability; Knowledge of healthcare; Good oral and written communication skills; Strong problem solving skills; Excellent organizational skills.