Medical Staff Credentialing Lead

Trinity Health; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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. You will help maintain compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS and state regulations while fostering positive relationships with medical staff and leadership.

The role emphasizes maintaining credentialing databases, gathering documentation, and facilitating education for privileges, with strong emphasis on confidentiality and accreditation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical staff services for MercyOne hospitals 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 privileging documentation for requested privileges.
• Facilitate and document education for requested privileges (e.g., sedation testing).
• Prepare files and route them to clinical leaders for review and approval.
• Provide administrative support and guidance to medical staff leadership, committees, and departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate with CVO for accreditation readiness.

Skills

Credentialing

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

CPCS or CPMSM certification preferred

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Medical Staff Coordinator to support credentialing and privileging across MercyOne hospitals. You will help maintain compliance with Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS and state regulations while fostering positive relationships with medical staff and leadership.

The role emphasizes maintaining credentialing databases, gathering documentation, and facilitating education for privileges, with strong emphasis on confidentiality and accreditation