Medical Credentialing Coordinator – Hybrid/Remote

Socket.dev; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy in Kansas City is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to coordinate medical staff credentialing for initial appointments and reappointments across hospital facilities. You will help manage documentation, ensure data integrity in provider records, and support routine reporting to keep operations smooth.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with some remote hours; applicants should reside in the Kansas City metro area and be able to travel to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of medical staff credentialing experience required.
• Ability to handle responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and processes Medical Staff credentialing applications for initial appointment and reappointment applicants.
• Coordinates and monitors the collection of credentialing documentation, tracks applications through each stage of the process, and follows files through to completion.
• Participates in maintaining current, accurate, and complete Medical Staff provider profiles, databases, and records.
• Prepares and supports the preparation of reports related to Medical Staff credentialing, provider information, and departmental operations as requested.
• Provides continuity of Medical Staff support services and serves as a key departmental resource.
• Supports daily Medical Staff Services operations, helping ensure credentialing activities and administrative functions are completed efficiently, accurately, and within established timelines.

Skills

Medical staff credentialing

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Mercy in Kansas City is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to coordinate medical staff credentialing for initial appointments and reappointments across hospital facilities. You will help manage documentation, ensure data integrity in provider records, and support routine reporting to keep operations smooth.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with some remote hours; applicants should reside in the Kansas City metro area and be able to travel to facilities as needed.