Medical Staff Services Leader: Credentialing & Governance

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Corporate offers a leadership role as Manager, Medical Staff Services responsible for operational oversight of credentialing, privileging, and governance across MaineHealth entities. The role ensures compliant, efficient provider lifecycle operations and drives standardized practices with executive partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), CPCS/CPMSM within one year, and at least five years in medical staff services or related healthcare

Qualifications

• Knowledge of credentialing, privileging, medical staff governance, and peer review standards.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, and related regulatory requirements.
• Five years of experience in medical staff services, credentialing, or healthcare operations.
• Experience leading Medical Staff Services or credentialing teams within a multi-entity or integrated healthcare system.
• Strong analytical skills to support performance monitoring and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for credentialing, privileging, and governance across MaineHealth entities.
• Ensure compliant, efficient provider lifecycle operations, including onboarding and reappointment.
• Lead standardization and process improvement initiatives in Medical Staff Services.
• Support accreditation readiness, audits, and regulatory review processes.
• Partner with Medical Staff leaders and executives to advance organizational priorities.

Skills

Credentialing knowledge

Privileging knowledge

Medical staff governance

Regulatory readiness

Data analysis

Process improvement

Team leadership

Credentialing databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPCS/CPMSM

Job description

MaineHealth Corporate offers a leadership role as Manager, Medical Staff Services responsible for operational oversight of credentialing, privileging, and governance across MaineHealth entities. The role ensures compliant, efficient provider lifecycle operations and drives standardized practices with executive partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), CPCS/CPMSM within one year, and at least five years in medical staff services or related healthcare