Credentials Coordinator

HiredFirst; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Credentials Coordinator for a 13-week contract in Los Angeles. The role runs 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and focuses on credentialing lifecycle management and provider onboarding.

Responsibilities include primary source verification, maintaining staff databases, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and bylaws while protecting confidential provider information.

Qualifications

• 3+ years medical staff/credentialing experience in acute care required.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards required.
• HLFS certification required.
• CPCS/CPMSM preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages credentialing lifecycle (initial, reappointment, privileging).
• Performs primary source verification and file maintenance.
• Ensures credentialing files are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Supports provider onboarding (training, access, orientation, badging).
• Maintains medical staff database and updates records.
• Applies Joint Commission standards and medical staff bylaws.
• Coordinates evaluations, proctoring, and privileging activities.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of provider data.

Skills

Credentialing

Primary Source Verification

Onboarding Coordination

Confidentiality

Education

HLFS certification

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

CPCS/CPMSM preferred

Job description

Job Title: Credentials Coordinator (Contract – 13 Weeks)

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Manages credentialing lifecycle (initial, reappointment, privileging)

Performs primary source verification and file maintenance

Ensures credentialing files are complete, accurate, and timely

Supports provider onboarding (training, access, orientation, badging)

Maintains medical staff database and updates records

Applies Joint Commission standards and medical staff bylaws

Coordinates evaluations, proctoring, and privileging activities

Maintains strict confidentiality of provider data

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

3+ years medical staff/credentialing experience in acute care required

Knowledge of Joint Commission standards required

HLFS certification required

CPCS/CPMSM preferred

Organizational Requirement

Compliance with required vaccinations (medical/religious exemptions may apply)