Medical Staff Affairs
Meet the Medical Staff Affairs Staff
Tammy Pressnall
Director
Tammy Pressnall, Director of Medical Staff Affairs, has worked with Presbyterian Healthcare Services since 1996. She was the Credentialing/Medical Record Review Manager for the health plan before coming to Medical Staff Affairs.
Tammy has been a medical staff services professional for 31 years. She maintains two certifications through the National Association of Medical Staff Services (CPMSM and CPCS). She has been actively involved in this national organization, as well as the state chapter (New Mexico Association Medical Staff Services).
Tammy's responsibilities include:
- Coordinates the process of obtaining credentials for Medical/Dental Staff, Scientific & Paramedical Staff, and Allied Health Personnel.Oversees activities supporting Medical Staff. Organizes and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements.Organizes daily operations of Office of Medical Staff Affairs, including staff management, budget development and monitoring for adherence, and accountability.Develops, implements, and monitors indicators of Medical Staff Affairs Office work performance for all key processes, and leads efforts at improving processes and efficiency. Manager for Senior Administrative Assistant, Credentialing Specialists, and other staff members in Office of Medical Staff Affairs. Liaison for the Medical Staff to the PHS organization.Serves as a knowledge resource regarding credentialing for PHS.
She can be reached at (505) 222-2141, or tpressnal@phs.org
