Credentials Coordinator - Medical Staffing

Credentials Coordinator Specialty: Medical StaffingJob Type: Travel Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 40Demonstrated experience in Medical Staff functions in acute care setting (hospital). Credentialing and privileging of initial applicants and reappointments. Facility Specific License/Certifications: Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): RequiredEssential Functions:Assumes responsibility for all assigned credentialing functions for medical and allied health staff, which may include: appointment, reappointment, privileging, ongoing professional practice evaluation, focused professional practice evaluations/proctoring, and provisional review to ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, state and federal requirements and accreditation standards.Interfaces with various departments and physicians to provide and interpret relevant data enabling identification of any practitioners who may not meet the standards of care for the community.Assumes responsibility for meeting management (agenda preparation, minutes, meeting follow-up, etc.) for assigned medical staff departments and committee functions.Maintains current knowledge of medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and hospital policies related to medical staff and regulatory agency requirements.Maintains medical staff database and official rosters and call schedules.Maintains medical staff documents, policies and procedures in such a way as to comply with regulatory requirements.Manages medical staff dues & fees.Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the medical staff.Performs other job-related duties as assignedJobs Notes:Day Shift: remote, 5 x 8s Must be a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM)Credentialing & Recredentialing:Evaluate, verify, and process applications for initial appointment and reappointment of medical staff and allied health professionals.Ensure compliance with hospital bylaws, policies, and regulatory standards.Data Management:Maintain accurate and up-to-date credentialing files and databases.Assign provider privileges and update systems accordingly.Committee Support:Prepare credentialing packets for review by department chairs and credentialing committees.Assist in organizing and documenting Credentialing and Medical Executive Committee meetings.Compliance & Audits:Participate in audits and performance improvement initiatives.Ensure readiness for accreditation and regulatory surveys.Communication:Serve as a liaison between the medical staff, administration, and external agencies regarding credentialing matters.