City and County of San Francisco

Medical Staff Services Department Specialist (#2106)

$34.46-$41.88 Hourly / $5,974.00-$7,258.00 Monthly / $71,682.00-$87,100.00 Yearly

Definition

 Under supervision of the MSSD Director and lead review of the MSSD Analyst, performs technical aspects of the Medical Staff credentialing process and/or provides technical support for Medical Staff committee functions; and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Distinguishing Features

The MSSD Specialist is distinguished from other classes as it requires current certification or eligibility to be a candidate for the Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist Certificate or Certified Medical Staff Coordinator Certificate examinations sponsored by the National Association of Medical Staff Services. The MSSD Specialist is distinguished from the MSSD Analyst, in that the MSSD Analyst coordinates, interprets, analyses, and prepares recommendations regarding Medical/Affiliated Staff credentialing and committee functions, in addition to acting as lead person over the MSSD Specialist, whose is primarily responsible for processing complex and specialized paperwork. The MSSD Specialist is distinguished from the MSSD Director, in that the MSSD Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer at San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center( SFGHMC), supervises the Medical Staff Services Department, and is accountable for medical administrative and medico-legal aspects of the Medical Staff organization.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties


"The class specification shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 9)

1. When assigned to the Medical/Affiliated Staff credentialing function:

A. Assembles application packets after screening written requests from Chiefs of Service for appointments to the Medical/Affiliated Staff, processes applications; verifies education, training, experience, clinical competence, peer review, licensure and professional liability history; assembles documentation into confidential credentials folder and forwards for review and approval by appropriate Medical Staff Committee; answers routine questions relating to the application/documentation process; assists with the monitoring of clinical privileges for the Medical/Affiliated Staff.

B. Processes Medical/Affiliated Staff reappointments; prepares and distributes reappointment packets; verifies interim information such as current licensure; obtains peer review/professional competence documentation; prepares updated credentials files for Committee review; responds to verification requests from other facilities, state and federal agencies.

C. Audits departmental membership on an ongoing basis to insure compliance with bylaws; enters verified information from appointment and reappointment applications into a database; prepares status reports to track the appointment and reappointment process; -ensures that licenses are current by querying the Medical Board of California, other licensing agencies or the National Practitioner Data Bank.

2. When assigned to the Medical Staff administrative function, provides administrative assistance to ensure that action taken by the Medical Staff is in compliance with the SFGHMC Medical Staff bylaws and

 2106 Medical Staff Services Department (MSSD) Specialist

Accrediting/licensing regulating agencies; provides administrative assistance in organizing SFGHMC Medical Staff committees and status of Medical Staff membership in compliance with bylaws; enters attendance and other pertinent information regarding committee functions into the MSSD database; prepares and distributes meeting notices, agendas and minutes; records and transcribes minutes; tracks action items and assignments to completion in concert with Department/Committee Chairs; reviews minutes of various meetings to assist staff in ensuring compliance with departmental rules and regulations, and SFGHMC bylaws, policies and procedures.

3. Assists with publication of the Medical Staff Newsletter which contains medical-legal information, clinical/formulary updates, educational programs, Quality Management issues, and changes in State and Federal laws, statutes, regulations and standards affecting the delivery of health care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Medical Staff credentialing and concepts and requirements of State and Federal laws, statutes, Title 22, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations QCAHO) Standards, National Practitioner Data Bank, Medical Board of California, National Commission on Quality Assurance, and other regulatory agencies; procedures necessary to process applications/appointments through the Medical Staff Committees and Joint Conference Committee in an effective and timely manner; procedures for recording and transcription of Medical Staff committee minutes; credentialing data base programs and modem office procedures.

Ability to: Prioritize and organize tasks to meet timelines; process highly sensitive and confidential information; effectively utilize computer equipment and software programs; communicate in an effective manner with Medical Staff, Hospital staff and co-workers.

Experience and Training

Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain this would be: Experience: One year experience in a Medical Staff Services Department or similar department.

License or Certificate

Possession of a current certificate or eligibility to be a candidate for the Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist Certificate or Certified Medical Staff Coordinator Certificate examinations sponsored by the National Association of Medical Staff Services.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
CLASS: 2106; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;