Medical Staff Services Coordinator

Credentialing Specialist Location: Kokomo, IN Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Department/Specialty: Credentialing Schedule: Full-time Days Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you'll make an impact in this role Coordinate processing of applications, appointments, and administrative support services for medical staff and health professionals. Handle the billing, collection, and deposit of medical staff dues. Schedule, coordinate and attend all assigned department and committee meetings, conferences and special events in support of medical staff credentialing activities. Communicate with both internal and external customers concerning the credentialing activities and operation of the department, including verification requests regarding hospital privileges, past residencies, and fellowships. Ensure data integrity. Maintain adequate documentation for analysis, data retrieval, and troubleshooting of systems and databases. Maintain current credential files on all employed/contracted physicians for physician groups. Develop, update, and maintain matrix of physician participation/enrollment with contracted payers and distributes to management, physicians and office staff. Notify contracted payers of any physician changes or other pertinent information. What minimum requirements you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Credentialing Specialist credentialed from the National Association Medical Staff Services preferred. Medical Services Management credentialed from the National Association Medical Staff Services preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.