Med Staff Credential Specialist - FT Onsite

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

401(k) Matching

Career Advancement Opportunities

Rewards & Recognition Programs

Exclusive Discounts and Perks

Job summary

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time onsite Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist to support the Medical Staff department in Palmer, AK. The role focuses on coordinating credentialing and privileging processes for medical staff and allied health professionals, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining accurate data.

The position requires reviewing applications, verifying credentials, and generating reports while collaborating with leadership and external

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• 0-2 years credentialing experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficient in credentialing software such as MD-Staff or similar platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and regulatory requirements relevant to medical staff credentialing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes credentialing and recredentialing applications to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Verifies provider credentials through primary sources (licensure, education, training, malpractice history).
• Maintains provider information in credentialing database and tracks expirations for licenses and board certifications.
• Ensures adherence to The Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, and other regulatory standards.
• Prepares credentialing files and documentation for review by committees and leadership.
• Coordinates and documents medical staff meetings and committee reviews.
• Communicates with providers, department heads, regulatory agencies, and other entities to resolve credentialing issues.
• Supports audits of credentialing files and activities.
• Generates reports and metrics related to credentialing and provider eligibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Credentialing software proficiency (MD

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office & Google Suite

Confidential information handling

Medical terminology familiarity

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

MD-Staff

Job description

Seeking a full-time onsite Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist to support our Medical Staff department at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, located at 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer AK.

Day shift: onsite working 8-hours Monday through Friday.

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Matching 401(k)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Exclusive Discounts and Perks

Job Summary

The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist is responsible for coordinating the credentialing and privileging processes for medical staff and allied health professionals. This includes reviewing and processing initial applications, reappointments, and privileges; ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards; and maintaining accurate credentialing data. The role collaborates with medical staff leaders, administrative personnel, and external agencies to ensure timely, accurate credentialing and ongoing provider eligibility.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and processes credentialing and recredentialing applications to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Verifies provider credentials through primary sources, including licensure, education, training, and malpractice history.
• Maintains provider information in credentialing database and tracks expirations for licenses, board certifications, and other requirements.
• Ensures adherence to standards set by The Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, and other regulatory or accrediting bodies.
• Prepares credentialing files and documentation for review by medical staff committees and leadership.
• Assists with the coordination and documentation of medical staff meetings and committee reviews.
• Communicates with providers, department heads, regulatory agencies, and other healthcare entities to resolve credentialing-related issues.
• Supports internal and external audits of credentialing files and activities.
• Generates reports and metrics related to credentialing, reappointment, and provider eligibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree preferred
• 0-2 years of credentialing experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in credentialing software such as MD-Staff or similar platforms, or ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and regulatory requirements relevant to medical staff credentialing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) preferred