Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital is seeking a Credentials Coordinator in the Kansas City area. The role coordinates medical staff credentialing activities, verifies credentials for initial appointments and reappointments, and maintains departmental databases.

A successful candidate will support reporting, provider profiles, and ongoing credentialing operations while working with a collaborative team in a hospital that values kindness, inclusion, and integrity.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years related work experience in medical staff credentialing with demonstrated ability in handling responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and processes Medical Staff credentialing applications for initial appointment and reappointment applicants.
• Coordinates and monitors the collection of credentialing documentation, tracks applications through each stage of the process, and follows files through to completion.
• Participates in maintaining current, accurate, and complete Medical Staff provider profiles, databases, and records.
• Prepares and supports the preparation of reports related to Medical Staff credentialing, provider information, and departmental operations as requested.
• Provides continuity of Medical Staff support services and serves as a key departmental resource.
• Supports daily Medical Staff Services operations, helping ensure credentialing activities and administrative functions are completed efficiently, accurately, and within established timelines.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years related work experience in medical staff credentialing

Job description

Children's Mercy Hospital is seeking a Credentials Coordinator in the Kansas City area. The role coordinates medical staff credentialing activities, verifies credentials for initial appointments and reappointments, and maintains departmental databases.

A successful candidate will support reporting, provider profiles, and ongoing credentialing operations while working with a collaborative team in a hospital that values kindness, inclusion, and integrity.