Credentialing & Medical Staff Specialist

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks an experienced administrative professional to support credentialing, privileging and medical staff processes. You will coordinate staff events, prepare meeting materials, and manage communications while handling confidential information with discretion.

The role emphasizes data entry accuracy, strong written and verbal communication, and proficient use of credentialing software and Microsoft Office in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient data entry and accurate record keeping.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with credentialing and medical staff processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of credentialing, privileging and medical staff processes.
• Coordinate medical staff events and education programs.
• Prepare meetings and take minutes.
• Distribute monthly communications to staff.
• Maintain unreferred on-call schedule.
• Utilize medical staff software for operations.
• Promote teamwork and service principles.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Credentialing software

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks an experienced administrative professional to support credentialing, privileging and medical staff processes. You will coordinate staff events, prepare meeting materials, and manage communications while handling confidential information with discretion.

The role emphasizes data entry accuracy, strong written and verbal communication, and proficient use of credentialing software and Microsoft Office in a hospital setting.