TSMSS 2011 Conference - here in San Antonio!

www.tsmss.org/

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Hope you all have a SPOOKtacular weekend!!!

Credentialing School offered by Edge-U-Cate

They are offering 3 types of credentialing courses in 2011!

www.edge-u-cate.com


Hospital Basics
Feb 21-25 * Las Vegas
May 16-20 * New Orleans!
Aug 1-5 * Philadelphia
Nov 7-11 * Orlando

Beyond Basics
Aug 22-26 * Chicago

Basics for Ambulatory/Managed Care
June 20-24 * Chicago
Oct 31-Nov 4 * Orlando

November Birthdays

Cindy Dominguez 11/15
Carolyn Farlow 11/12
Mitzi Rizo 11/17
Doris Doege 11/21
Vanessa Saldana 11/22
Carmen Armond 11/27

GENERAL STAFF MEETING

The general staff meeting is December 3rd at 12:00pm - will be at Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital - we hope you will join us!!!

NEW P.O. BOX

The new STAMSP mailing address is:
P.O. Box 29562
San Antonio, TX 78229

Advanced Credentialing Course

The course will be offered Nov 1 - 26. Registration is $99 and will be good for 10 CEUs. Book: The Medical Staff Services Handbook: Fundamentals and Beyond 2nd edition - $107.39 (for more information please contact Cindy Gassiot at cgassiot@satx.rr.com or bconley1@msn.com)

Round Table Discussion

Our newest and youngest member!




Thank all who attended - we had a good time, good discussion, and good food!!!

Happy Birthday!

Terry de los Santos - 10/4
Joy Giron 10/6
Ruben Villa 10/11
Sheryl Maniscalco 10/13
Mary Beth Sheley 10/18
Lisa Greagrey 10/20
Pearl Canales 10/24
Tracy Needs 10/25
Phyllis Davenport 10/25
Karen Weidner 10/31

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Angelica Garcia, CPCS - she now has her CPMSM certification also!
Veronica Rosas - she is now a CPCS!

PLEASE TURN IN YOUR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!!!

please send them no later than 10/17/10 - email to Carolyn Farlow, 2010 President - carollor81@sbcglobal.net

Challenges on the Horizon

Greater Houston Society of Medical Services Specialists are having their annual one day seminar on 11/5/2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center
-for more details contact our fearless leader Carolyn

DON'T FORGET

Medical Staff Professionals week is Nov 7th - 12th

Fall certification testing begins Oct 9th - 30th Good luck!

FALL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

Friday - 10/15/2010 from 6:00pm -7:30pm
Royal Inn Oriental Cuisine
5440 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240

Please join us for our Fall Round Table Discussion. This is our last educational activity of the year and we would love to have you participate in this credentialing community discussion. Come and enjoy an evening of good food, good discussion, networking and camaraderie!

Discussion topics:
1. What can I share with you to help in processing applications?
2. What can you share with me so I can help you with the processing of your physician?
3. Applications for everyone

***1.5 hour NAMSS CEU

Job Openings

Baptist Health System - Medical staff office position - apply on their website

Wellmed - Credentialing Specialist - apply on their website

Cancer Care Centers of South Texas - Credentialing Specialist - contact Bexar County Medical Society Staffing Office

Wilford Hall - Credentials Administrative Tech

University Health System - Supervisor, Enrollment - apply on their website

10/7/2010 meeting

Pearl Canales



Carolyn Farlow





Your Board members hard at work!







Celeste Neaves