Medical Staff Credentialing & Compliance Coordinator

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Des Moines is seeking a Medical Staff Coordinator to support credentialing and privileging for physicians and allied health professionals across MercyOne hospitals. You will maintain the credentialing database, collect necessary documentation, support education for privileges, and prepare files for review by clinical leaders.

This role emphasizes compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, and licensing requirements, while protecting confidentiality and supporting accreditation

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in medical staff services or credentialing.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Certification CPCS or CPMSM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical staff services for MercyOne hospitals.
• Ensure credentialing and privileging compliance with regulations.
• Maintain credentialing database with current provider information.
• Collect privileging documentation for requested privileges.
• Facilitate education for requested privileges (e.g., sedation testing).
• 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 discussions.
• Assist in accreditation and licensing surveys related to medical staff functions.

Skills

Credentialing

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS)

Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM)

Job description

MercyOne in Des Moines is seeking a Medical Staff Coordinator to support credentialing and privileging for physicians and allied health professionals across MercyOne hospitals. You will maintain the credentialing database, collect necessary documentation, support education for privileges, and prepare files for review by clinical leaders.

This role emphasizes compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, and licensing requirements, while protecting confidentiality and supporting accreditation