Temp - Administrative - Credentialing Specialist Staff Coordinator (Days) Claremont NH

THIS NEED HAS A FIRM 24HR GUARANTEE

This need is for a MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE COORDINATOR WHO ALSO MANAGES CREDENTIALING - ON SITE
Client will consider local candidates for this need at posted rate.

Claremont Info:

Claremont is only 95 miles from Boston, MA!


Works closely with Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (VT) and may require flexibility to act as support and/or serve both locations, depending on needs.

The Medical Staff Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the medical staff office and credentialing functions for two affiliated critical access hospitals. This position ensures compliance with hospital bylaws, regulatory requirements (CMS, Joint Commission, etc.), and professional standards. The Coordinator serves as a liaison between the medical staff, administration, and governing bodies of both hospitals, ensuring consistent and efficient operations.


ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Credentialing & Privileging

• Manage initial and reappointment processes for all medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Verify credentials, education, licensure, board certifications, and work history in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Maintain accurate, confidential credentialing databases.
• Coordinate with department chairs and medical executive committees on privileging decisions.

Medical Staff Administration

• Schedule and coordinate Medical Staff, Department, and Committee meetings across both hospitals.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and follow-up documents.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.
• Serve as resource for medical staff regarding bylaws, hospital policies, and credentialing.

Compliance & Accreditation

• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation and state regulations regarding medical staff processes.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory surveys and audits.
• Maintain records for peer review, focused/proctoring reviews, and OPPE/FPPE.

Communication & Coordination

• Act as primary liaison between the medical staff, hospital leadership, and boards of trustees at local site and between affiliate and system sites.
• Facilitate communication between the two hospital systems to ensure alignment of credentialing and governance standards.
• Assist in integrating contracted, telehealth, and locum providers as needed across both hospitals.

Other Duties

• Payor enrollment - Support payor enrollment, ensuring continuity and communication to ensure successful readiness to start.
• Provider onboarding - Coordinate and communicate provider start dates, and onboarding, working with Medical Directors, Senior Leaders, and medical staff.
• Medical Student and Learners - Coordinate and communicate medical student rotations, working with human resources, department leaders, and medical student academic centers.

Skills required:

• Knowledge of medical staff operations, credentialing, bylaws, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with credentialing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL TRAVELERS UPLOADED TO NEEDS ON MY DESK NOTE WHEN THEY CAN BE REACHED AND HAVE VOICEMAIL SET UP ON THEIR PHONES. TRAVELERS WITHOUT VOICEMAIL SET UP WHEN A FACILITY REACHES OUT WILL BE REDIRECTED.

Non-Billable Orientation: 0hrs
Holiday, Call-Back and OT Multipliers - 1.25%
Call: Not applicable for this need
Charge: Not applicable for this need

Requirement description :

• Minimum 2+ yrs current medical credentialing experience [Required]
• Minimum 2+ yrs current Medical Staff Office experience [required]
• Medical terminology experience [Required]
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field [preferred]
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) and/or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) [preferred]
• Experience with CAHs, rural healthcare, or multi-site coordination [preferred]
• Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
• Perm address of candidate must be included in profile

Any/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer. Please obtain this information prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer
Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment) [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Certification MUST be in-hand at upload. Facility will not pend
Weekend Requirements : None/Holidays required if needed
On Call Requirements : None