Medical Staff Data Specialist

About the role

CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Responsibilities

• Managing license, board certifications, expirations, and renewals in the Medical Staff credentialing software.
• Monitoring and reviewing system alerts, importing data from web-based sources, and proactively following up with providers regarding upcoming expirations and outstanding requirements.
• Generating and maintaining data exports from the credentialing software.
• Assisting with collecting, reviewing, and maintaining required credentialing documentation as assigned by leader.
• Identifying, investigating and troubleshooting problems with downstream data sources and exports.
• Communicating professionally and effectively with medical staff members and administration to support and enhance the functions of the organized medical staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• 1 year of healthcare or related experience (required)

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in healthcare, business, or related field or two years of experience in a directly related field (preferred)
• Experience working with credentialing software, particularly software currently utilized by the health system (preferred)
• Experience with project management or coordinating multiple projects (preferred)
• Certification with the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) (preferred)

Skills

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office products, spreadsheet management, database management, and ability to adapt to new software programs
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals and small groups
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Exhibits a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills
• Detailed oriented, ability to prioritize, and multitask
• Effectively manage large amounts of information and documentation
• Excellent time management skills with focus on deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficient use of English grammar and spelling, including the ability to compose and edit documents
• Excellent ability to work cooperatively as a member of team

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours

Shift: 08:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Day Shift

Location: Facility CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department 1675 Medical Staff Services