Medical Staff Credentialing Clerk

Flowers Hospital; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL seeks a Medical Staff Credentialing Clerk to support the Medical Staff Services department with credentialing and re-credentialing applications, ensuring timely processing and policy compliance.

The role collaborates with medical staff, licensing agencies, and insurance carriers to maintain up-to-date records, while handling confidential information with discretion and contributing to smooth operations across facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred
• 0–2 years of credentialing or administrative support experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Process credentialing and re-credentialing applications for healthcare providers
• Update records for licenses, insurance, DEA registrations, and certifications
• Coordinate verifications with licensing agencies and insurance carriers
• Provide administrative support to Medical Staff Officers, Department Chairs, and Committee Chairs
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and distribute notices for medical staff meetings
• Assist in the orientation of students rotating with medical staff
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion with confidential info

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Staff Credentialing Clerk provides administrative support to the Medical Staff Services department, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of credentialing and re-credentialing applications for healthcare providers. This role collaborates with medical staff, licensing agencies, and insurance carriers to maintain up-to-date and compliant records. The Medical Staff Credentialing Clerk ensures accurate communication and coordination with medical staff, administration, and facility associates while handling sensitive and confidential information.

Essential Functions

• Processes credentialing and re-credentialing applications for healthcare providers, verifying required documentation and compliance with policies.
• Updates and maintains records for licenses, insurance, DEA registrations, and certifications, ensuring ongoing compliance for all providers.
• Communicates with medical office staff, licensing agencies, and insurance carriers to complete verifications and obtain required documentation.
• Provides administrative support to Medical Staff Officers, Department Chairs, and Committee Chairs, handling materials of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Maintains calendars, schedules meetings, and distributes notices and reminders for medical staff meetings across assigned facilities.
• Facilitates communication and coordination with medical staff, administration, and all facility associates to ensure smooth operations.
• Orders and manages office supplies for the department to support daily operational needs.
• Assists in the orientation of students rotating with medical staff, ensuring effective scheduling and communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in credentialing, administrative support, or a related role in a hospital setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Job Info

• Job Identification 166744
• Job Category Administrative Support
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 10:56 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL, 36305, US