Locums Privileging Specialist

The Locums Privileging Specialist supports the timely and accurate credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers within a dynamic clinical staffing environment. This role plays a key role in maintaining provider readiness and supporting operational excellence across healthcare locations.

Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end privileging process for healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation, timely approvals, and effective communication between all stakeholders.
• Clock-in and out for new providers, ensuring readiness for scheduled start dates.
• Coordinate cross-privileging processes for existing providers by collaborating with healthcare facilities and internal teams.
• Complete provider reappointments accurately and within required timelines.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with medical staff offices and healthcare facility contacts.
• Communicate updates regarding start date changes, credentialing status, and outstanding requirements.
• Maintain accurate provider privileging records and ensure database information remains current.
• Process staff dues, fees, and related administrative requests according to established procedures.
• Generate weekly reports tracking providers pending privileges and provide visibility to leadership.
• Distribute privileging reports for management, site leaders, and relevant departments.
• Review database exception reports and support ongoing data quality improvements.
• Upload and maintain privileging documentation, including approval letters and related records.
• Serve as a resource for providers, internal teams, and external partners regarding privileging processes.
• Support monthly reporting, administrative activities, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare credentialing, privileging, or medical staff operations, with strong administrative skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professionalism, accuracy, and effective communication when working with healthcare providers and organizational stakeholders.
• College degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or medical staff office environment.
• At least 1 year of experience working in healthcare credentialing, privileging, or a related field.
• A strong understanding of provider privileging processes and credentialing workflows.
• The ability to make sound decisions independently while managing multiple assignments.
• Excellent follow-up, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and compliance.
• Experience working with databases and creating or managing spreadsheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• A professional judgment, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to identify issues, escalate appropriately, and support timely resolutions.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $24 to $33 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Leadership development and professional growth opportunities.
• Remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Opportunity to contribute to healthcare operations that directly support provider and patient services.