Credentialing Coordinator

Job Title – Credentialing Coordinator

Job Summary:
Performs core functions of the credentialing lifecycle to include initial appointments and reappointments, data collection, primary source verification, privileging and file maintenance.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent
• Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Engages in all assigned credentialing functions for medical and allied health staff, which may include: appointment, reappointment, privileging and focused professional practice evaluations/proctoring.
• Ensures credentials files are error-free, accurate, complete and processed timely.
• Supports providers in the onboarding process to include computer access, necessary training, orientation and badging
• Maintains current knowledge of medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and hospital policies related to medical staff and regulatory agency requirements.
• Assists in maintaining the medical staff database. Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the medical staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required qualification:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical staff in an acute care/hospital setting and familiar with Joint commission standards.
• CPCS/CPMSM – Preferred, but not required.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required