Manager Medical Staff Services
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Lakewood, CO, 80228-1527
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 34.14-53.03 HOUR
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Provides leadership and oversight of all aspects of Medical Staff governance to include credentialing, peer review, medical staff relations, medical staff meetings, and management of the Medical Staff Services Department. Must establish many effective relationships, work within organizational structures and cultures, manage various systems/policies. This position has responsibility for compliance with all TJC, DNV, CMS, Department of Health and licensure standards, and numerous state and federal peer review laws. Responsible for meeting all reporting requirements appropriately for the licensing entities, DOH, CMS, and NPDB at the applicable facility. The position plays a key role in physician recruiting and retention, department performance improvement and patient safety initiatives, and serves as an essential link between the various Medical Staff, Administration and Boards with the coordination of information flow.
- Serves as primary liaison for the hospital CMO, physicians, Medical Staff officers and department chairpersons, administration, and hospital staff for the Medical Staff department.
- Ensures correspondence flows of appropriate information through various facility departments, committees, administration, Medical Executive Committees, and Board of Trustees.
- Formulates and monitors the information flow to the hospital’s Board of Trustees regarding Medical Staff actions and recommendations.
- Coordinates the dissemination of information to individual physicians, Medical Staff leadership and hospital departments to ensure smooth operations at the hospital.
- Resolves physician satisfaction concerns in a timely manner, assuring they have been thoroughly addressed. Problem solves and corrects day-to-day operational and governance issues and reports to management at the hospital.
- Manages and oversees the effective functioning of the Medical Staff and APP initial application and reappointment process in compliance with accreditation standards, Medical Staff Bylaws, credentials policies, rules and regulations.
- Assists with preparing the department budget, including personnel, space allocation and resources necessary to provide designed services.
- Monitors and facilitates the approval process of each Medical Staff's recommendations regarding privileging criteria/qualifications and ensures the consistent application of such criteria.
- Develops, implements and recommends improvements to both focused and ongoing professional practice reviews to ensure compliant and effective peer review at the hospital.
- May direct Medical Staff peer review activities, ensuring both accreditation/legal compliance and risk-management effectiveness for the hospital. Interfaces with the facility's Quality Department to integrate and coordinate actions appropriately.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Minimum of (5) years of experience in a Medical Staff Services Department, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. In lieu of educational requirements previous work history and years of experience may be considered.
- Current certification as a NAMSS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) required, or achieve certification within three and a half years of employment.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary Work - exert/lift up to 10 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently.
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life® Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff
can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients.
At St. Anthony Hospital. we combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you’re looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imagingcancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Holding a NAMSS Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification is highly valued for Medical Staff Services roles in Lakewood. This credential demonstrates expertise in credentialing and compliance, boosting credibility within local healthcare systems like Catholic Health Initiatives and aligning with regional regulatory standards.
Managers in Medical Staff Services focus on governance, credentialing, and peer review coordination, unlike broader healthcare managers who might prioritize operational or financial oversight. This role requires navigating complex compliance with bodies like TJC and CMS while fostering physician relationships and supporting quality patient care.
Leaders often juggle updating credentialing processes, resolving physician satisfaction issues, and ensuring adherence to multiple accreditation standards. They also coordinate between medical staff and hospital boards, requiring strong communication skills and a keen eye for regulatory detail in a dynamic hospital setting.
In Lakewood, CO, Medical Staff Services Managers typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually. Salaries reflect experience, certifications like CPCS, and the complexity of overseeing credentialing and compliance within a trauma center environment such as St. Anthony Hospital.
Demand remains steady due to regulatory complexities and the need for skilled management of credentialing and peer review processes. The presence of trauma centers and specialized hospitals in Lakewood boosts opportunities, especially for candidates with leadership experience and certification in medical staff services.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a human-centered mission, integrating humankindness with compliance and operational excellence. Their Medical Staff Services Managers engage deeply with physician relations and patient safety initiatives within a faith-based, trauma-focused hospital environment, creating a unique leadership experience.
Success hinges on effective communication, problem-solving in governance issues, and the ability to liaise among diverse stakeholders including physicians, administration, and boards. Additionally, a commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance is critical to drive continuous improvement.
Lakewood's traffic patterns and proximity to Denver can affect daily commutes. Access to major highways and public transit options may ease travel, but candidates should consider peak hours. Being based near St. Anthony Hospital optimizes onsite presence crucial for this hands-on managerial role.
In a Level I trauma center, the role extends to managing credentialing for specialized trauma teams, ensuring rapid coordination for emergency cases, and integrating peer review with high-stakes patient safety protocols. This environment demands agility and deep understanding of acute care medical staff governance.
Employees are expected to obtain their CPCS certification within three and a half years, which can open doors to advanced responsibilities. Early certification often correlates with faster promotions and greater involvement in complex compliance and leadership tasks within this healthcare network.