This department serves as a liaison between the medical staff, hospital administration and departments.

Scope of Patient Care
The Medical Staff Office is an essential element in the maintenance of high standards for all areas of the hospital. 

Department Duties

• Responsible for credentialing and re-credentialing members of the medical staff and other healthcare professionals as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Inform hospital departments of current medical staff members and their clinical privileges.
• Handle questions involving the staff status and/or clinical privileges of medical staff members.
• Provide administrative/secretarial support to the Medical Staff Departments and committees.
• Handle agendas and meeting minutes.
• Provide quality educational activities to enhance scientific knowledge, clinical skills and professional performance of medical staff members and non-staff area physicians.

Department Professionals

• Manager of Medical Staff Services
• Credentialing Specialist
• Secretary III
• Executive Secretary
• Institutional Review Board Coordinator

Educational/Skill Requirements

• Oregon State Patient Care Licensures

More information
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