Medical Staff Coordinator

LHH; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a detail-driven Medical Staff Coordinator for onsite credentialing at an acute-care hospital in Norwich, CT. This role involves coordinating appointments and maintaining credentialing databases while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience, an associate degree, and proficiency in credentialing platforms. The position offers a full-time day shift, with flexible scheduling options, contributing to a culture that emphasizes patient safety and staff readiness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hospital medical staff services or credentialing role.
• Experience with MSO reappointments valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate initial appointments and clinical privileging for medical staff.
• Maintain credentialing database and track expirables.
• Serve as a resource on Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Partner with physicians and leaders on credentialing questions.

Skills

Hands-on proficiency with Echo

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Solid grasp of medical terminology

Professional communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s in business/health administration preferred

Tools

Axial credentialing platform

Echo credentialing platform

Job description

Medical Staff Coordinator (Hospital Credentialing) — Day Shift

Location: Eastern Connecticut (Norwich area) — Onsite at an acute‑care hospital

Schedule: Full‑time (day shift); open to part‑time or flexible hours for the right candidate

Compensation: $45/hour

I’m partnering with a respected regional hospital to hire a detail‑driven Medical Staff Coordinator who will keep credentialing and privileging processes running with precision. If you thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment and enjoy collaborating with physicians and leaders to safeguard patient safety and compliance, I’d like to speak with you.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate initial appointments, reappointments, and clinical privileging for medical staff and advanced practice professionals, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely files.
• Maintain the credentialing database and track expirables, verifications, and committee actions; prepare files for review and support audits.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on Joint Commission, CMS, and state Department of Public Health standards, aligning processes and documentation to current requirements.
• Partner closely with physicians, service line leaders, executives, and legal on credentialing and bylaws/policy questions; handle early‑morning or early‑evening meetings as needed to accommodate provider schedules.

Must‑have qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience); Bachelor’s in business/health administration preferred.
• 2+ years in a hospital medical staff services or credentialing role; MSO reappointment experience (3+ years) strongly valued
• Hands‑on proficiency with Echo and Axial (or comparable) credentialing platforms.
• NAMSS CPCS certification (or commitment to obtain within 1 year of eligibility).

• Solid grasp of medical terminology, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and database accuracy/quality control.
• Professional, composed communicator who manages multiple deadlines and exercises sound judgment.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting a Level I trauma environment and/or Epic exposure.
• Prior travel or multi‑site credentialing background.

Why this opportunity

• High‑impact role that directly supports patient safety and provider readiness.
• Collaborative team culture and strong executive engagement with Medical Staff Services.
• Flexible scheduling options within a steady daytime framework (ideal for work‑life balance).

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.