Credentialing Coordinator

Pay range: $31.88 - $44.18 per hour. Factors determining placement within the range include skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity. PRN positions have separate pay structures based on experience, shift commitment, and department policy, with differentials added in certain roles.

About the role

The Credentialing Coordinator provides administrative and credentialing support to the Medical Staff Office and Medical Staff Committees. This includes supporting the credentialing, recredentialing, and privileging of Medical and Allied Health Staff; maintaining records and documentation; preparing for and documenting Medical Staff meetings; responding to inquiries; and performing general administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Credentials new applicants to the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff, including processing requested privileges and preparing Board letters.
• Recredentials members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff, including processing requested privileges and preparing Board letters.
• Maintains proctoring status for members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff associated with assigned departments and committees.
• Maintains and updates privileges granted to members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff associated with assigned departments and committees.
• Tracks and maintains expirable documents for members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff, including professional licenses, DEA registrations, malpractice insurance, TB documentation, influenza documentation, and other required credentials.
• Verifies current competence at appointment and reappointment by comparing activity reports with established criteria for requested privileges.
• Supports Medical Staff meetings, including preparing agendas, taking and preparing meeting minutes, and completing required follow-up.
• Maintains information and records related to Medical Staff functions.
• Prepares and maintains confidential credentialing files for applicants and members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff.
• Maintains custody and organization of Medical Staff meeting minutes and related records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) years of administrative support experience.
• Ability to type at least 50 words per minute.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prepare reports and professional business correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospital Medical Staff Office experience.
• Medical Staff credentialing experience.
• Experience preparing agendas and taking meeting minutes.
• Experience with MD-Staff software.
• Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) or Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification.

About the organization

Community Memorial Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving west Ventura County. Established in 2005, it includes Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, and a network of primary and specialty care health centers. The health system has earned the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, placing it among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with shift differentials and in-house registry rates.
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage.
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Recognition programs and service events.
• Home, retail, travel, and entertainment discounts.
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations.