Medical Staff Coordinator — Credentialing & Compliance

washingtonhospital; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Hospital is seeking a Medical Staff Coordinator to assist the Medical Staff Services Director/Manager. You will coordinate activities, perform credentialing tasks, maintain records, and support meetings with physicians and hospital leadership.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years in a medical staff coordination role, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected; flexibility for early/late meetings is needed.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years as Medical Staff Coordinator or equivalent.
• Experience with credentialing, peer review, and Joint Commission standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication; highly organized.
• Familiar with database structures and report-writing.
• Able to attend early morning, evening, and weekend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support meeting documentation.
• Perform credentialing functions (initial applications, temp/privileges, reappointments, proctoring, credentials reporting, resignations and LOAs) as needed.
• Coordinate work of Medical Staff officers and committees.
• Facilitate coordination of standing, ad hoc and special meetings with other staff office personnel.
• Oversee meeting room scheduling; coordinate with Food Services, IS and Facility Services.
• Maintain database, filing, and current credentials with regular updates.
• Oversee the expiration process ensuring monthly reporting and data dissemination.
• Answer phones for the Medical Staff Office and assist with projects (e.g., Board Certification tracking).
• Respond to questions on bylaws, rules & regulations during meetings and support revisions.

Skills

independent decision making

problem solving

letters/memorandums/documents

organized and detail oriented

oral and written communication

organize complex processes

confidentiality

self-directed with interruptions

flexible schedule attendance

MS Word Excel PowerPoint

database structure and report-writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or business school

CPMSM or CPCS NAMSS certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

database/report-writing

Job description

Washington Hospital is seeking a Medical Staff Coordinator to assist the Medical Staff Services Director/Manager. You will coordinate activities, perform credentialing tasks, maintain records, and support meetings with physicians and hospital leadership.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years in a medical staff coordination role, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected; flexibility for early/late meetings is needed.