Medical Staff Coordinator-Full time-Des Moines

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Medical Staff Coordinator to support credentialing and privileging across MercyOne hospitals. The role ensures regulatory compliance and fosters collaboration with medical staff and hospital leadership.

Responsibilities include maintaining the credentialing database, collecting documentation, coordinating required education, and preparing files for review. A strong commitment to confidentiality and accreditation readiness is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a medical staff services or credentialing role.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• CPCS or CPMSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical staff services for MercyOne hospital groups and affiliated facilities.
• Ensure credentialing and privileging compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain credentialing database with accurate provider information.
• Collect appropriate privileging documentation for requested privileges.
• Facilitate education for privileges, including sedation testing when required.
• Prepare files and route them to clinical leaders for review and approval.
• Provide administrative support to medical staff leadership, committees, and departments.
• Maintain confidentiality of credentialing files and related discussions.

Skills

Credentialing

Privileging

Regulatory compliance

Documentation management

Education coordination

Stakeholder communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

CPCS certification preferred

CPMSM certification preferred

Job description

Employment Type:Full time Shift:Day Shift Description:

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Medical Staff Coordinator

As a Medical Staff Coordinator at MercyOne , you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of the medical staff services department . This position involves aiding with the credentialing and privileging process for all medical staff, advanced practice practitioners, and allied health professionals for multiple MercyOne hospitals, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, and fostering positive relationships between the medical staff , hospital administration , and health system credentials verification organization .

General Requirments:

• Coordinates medical staff services functions for an assigned group of MercyOne hospital s and affiliated critical access hospitals.
• Ensures credentialing and privileging compliance with all relevant regulations, including medical staff bylaws, Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, and state and federal regulations.
• Maintains the credentialing database with accurate and current provider information.
• Collects appropriate privileging documentation for the requested privileges.
• Facilitates and documents any required education for the requested privileges, such as sedation testing.
• Prepares files and routes them to the appropriate clinical leaders for credentials review and approval.
• Provides administrative support and guidance to medical staff leadership, committees, and departments.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with the health system credentials verification organization (CVO ).
• Maintains department confidentiality , limiting access to credentialing files, committee minutes, and related discussions to necessary parties.
• Assists in preparing the organization for accreditation and licensing surveys related to medical staff functions. .

Education:

• Minimum of1 yearin a medical staff services or credentialing role. High school diploma or GED equivalent required , Associate’s degree preferred .
• Certification: Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) preferred.

Colleagues ofMercyOneHealth System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughoutthe system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care .

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.