Medical Staff Office Credentialing Specialist
Gateway Regional Medical Center · Granite City, IL · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$17.5–$26.24/hrFull-time
Position Overview
The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist is responsible for credentialing & privileging both initial appointments and reappointments for physicians and allied health professionals. This position is also responsible for maintaining regulatory and accreditation compliance, providing administrative support, managing databases, and delivering excellent communication and customer service.
Education Qualifications
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent
- PREFERRED: Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
Experience Qualifications
- DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: At least one to three years of credentialing experience in a hospital setting.
- EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION REQUIRED.
- MUST BE ABLE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND PERFORM WORK ACCORDING TO DEPARTMENT STANDARDS INDEPENDENTLY.
- MUST BE ABLE TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY UNDER STRESSFUL CONDITIONS AND MEET DEADLINES ON TIME.
- EXPERIENCE WITH WORD, EXCEL, AND POWERPOINT REQUIRED.
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE WITH HOSPITAL CREDENTIALING SOFTWARE.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Vacation time and holiday pay
- Shift differentials
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is $17.50 - 26.24 per hour. The final compensation package will be discussed with Human Resources to ensure fairness and alignment with the candidate's qualifications.