Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator

About the role

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day Medical Staff Credential Coordinator for their Beacon Medical Staff Service Dept in Granger, IN. The position offers a sign-on bonus of $2,500.

Responsibilities

• Sends applications within 48 hours and manages CV approval process
• Ensures system updates for appointments, reappointments, and privileges
• Collaborates with internal teams to gather applicant information
• Audits files for accuracy and completeness
• Prepares credentialing folders for committee review
• Maintains reappointment schedules (every 2 years)
• Processes and inputs reappointment data into database
• Communicates status updates to staff and stakeholders
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and standards
• Prepares agendas, materials, and attends meetings
• Tracks and follows up on committee decisions and recommendations
• Responds to status inquiries from stakeholders
• Maintains relationships with committee members
• Ensures communication of committee actions across departments
• Aids in agenda preparation, meeting minutes, and follow-ups
• Tracks provisional/proctoring periods and evaluations
• Processes privilege requests outside standard cycles
• Collaborates with leadership on complex credentialing issues
• Maintains accurate credentialing database and practitioner records
• Processes membership, privilege changes, and resignations
• Ensures confidentiality of all credentialing information
• Updates privilege profiles and credentialing documents
• Responds to verification requests and external inquiries
• Prepares reports (e.g., CMS, rosters, audits)
• Manages document scanning and database uploads
• Reports system or service issues as needed
• Maintains knowledge of bylaws, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Supports audits and regulatory inquiries
• Aids in policy development and updates
• Provides guidance on standards and compliance requirements
• Acts as liaison between medical staff, administration, and departments
• Maintains strong working relationships and communication channels
• Provides reports and support to medical staff and leadership
• Ensures effective communication between committees and departments
• Answers calls professionally and promptly
• Completes additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emphasizing professionalism, proper grammar, and medical terminology
• A foundational understanding of accreditation standards, including those from Joint Commission, HFAP, and CMS
• Knowledge of medical staff services, related principles, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• High level of confidentiality and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff and healthcare professionals
• Strong independent problem-solving and decision-making skills, flexibility, perseverance, and resilience
• Specialized training as a Medical Staff Professional (MSP) or equivalent
• Current Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification as recognized by NAMSS
• One to three years of prior experience in Medical Staff Services, with documented Medical Staff experience in credentialing, re-credentialing, and knowledge of accreditation standards
• Associate's Degree (or two years equivalent training and experience) preferred
• Attainment of Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) certification as recognized by NAMSS after completion of (5) five years of full-time employment with Beacon Health System