Credentialing & Medical Staff Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to manage full-cycle credentialing and reappointment processes and provide administrative and operational support to department governance.

The role requires coordinating medical staff committees, preparing agendas and minutes, and ensuring compliance with by-laws, rules, and regulatory standards. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical staff bylaws and credentialing standards.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and customer service skills.
• Experience with credentialing software systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to medical staff officers, department chairs, committee chairs, and administrative leaders.
• Coordinate and support medical staff and committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and committee documentation per bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Review credentialing and reappointment applications for medical staff and AP providers.
• Monitor licensure, board certification, DEA registration, professional liability insurance, and OIG/GSA exclusions.
• Identify credentialing issues and escalate appropriately.

Skills

Credentialing knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Customer service

Credentialing software

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business

High school diploma

Tools

Credentialing software

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to manage full-cycle credentialing and reappointment processes and provide administrative and operational support to department governance.

The role requires coordinating medical staff committees, preparing agendas and minutes, and ensuring compliance with by-laws, rules, and regulatory standards. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential.