Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Credentials Coordinator at UChicago Medicine ensures credentialing for physicians and other eligible medical professionals within the Medical Staff Office, supporting appointments and clinical privileges. Responsibilities include processing applications for appointment and reappointment, verifying licensure and malpractice coverage, and maintaining confidential credentialing records with accuracy and discretion.

Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, and state standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in credentialing.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, and IL/IN regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and confidential handling of information.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process medical staff applications for appointment and reappointment.
• Ensure applications are processed and reviewed in a timely fashion.
• Verify accuracy of licensure, malpractice insurance, and other proofs.
• Evaluate past clinical training and affiliations with high-risk exposure considerations.
• Maintain a confidential credentialing records process.

Skills

Medical staff administration

Credentialing principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Access

Job description

The Credentials Coordinator at UChicago Medicine ensures credentialing for physicians and other eligible medical professionals within the Medical Staff Office, supporting appointments and clinical privileges. Responsibilities include processing applications for appointment and reappointment, verifying licensure and malpractice coverage, and maintaining confidential credentialing records with accuracy and discretion.

Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, and state standards is preferred.