Credentialing Coordinator

Community Memorial Health System; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Shift Differentials

In-House Registry Rates

Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Assistance Program Available

Recognition programs

Job summary

Community Memorial Healthcare is seeking a Credentialing Coordinator to provide administrative and credentialing support to the Medical Staff Office and committees in Ventura County. You will assist with credentialing, recredentialing, privileging, records maintenance, and meeting support.

Responsibilities include preparing agendas and minutes, managing proctoring status, tracking licenses and certifications, and ensuring confidential credentialing files are maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent ( GED ).
• Two 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 hospital Medical Staff Office experience.
• Medical Staff credentialing experience.
• Experience preparing agendas and taking meeting minutes.
• Experience with MD-Staff software.
• CPMSM or CPCS certification.

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.

Skills

Administrative support

Typing 50 wpm

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Tools

MD-Staff software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation

Salary Range: $31.88 - $44.18 / hour

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Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Credentialing Coordinator provides administrative and credentialing support to the Medical Staff Office and Medical Staff Committees. Responsibilities include supporting the credentialing, recredentialing, and privileging of Medical and Allied Health Staff; maintaining credentialing records and required documentation; supporting Medical Staff meetings, including agenda preparation and minute taking; responding to routine inquiries; and performing general administrative duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Credentials new applicants to the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff, including processing requested privileges and preparing Board letters.
2. Recredentials members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff, including processing requested privileges and preparing Board letters.
3. Maintains proctoring status for members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff associated with assigned departments and committees.
4. Maintains and updates privileges granted to members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff associated with assigned departments and committees.
5. 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.
6. Verifies current competence at appointment and reappointment by comparing activity reports with established criteria for requested privileges.
7. Supports Medical Staff meetings, including preparing agendas, taking and preparing meeting minutes, and completing required follow-up.
8. Maintains information and records related to Medical Staff functions.
9. Prepares and maintains confidential credentialing files for applicants and members of the Medical Staff and Allied Health Staff.
10. Maintains custody and organization of Medical Staff meeting minutes and related records.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.

View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• 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 Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

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