Medical Staff Data Specialist

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

23 days PTO

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to manage licenses, certifications, expirations, and renewals within the medical staff credentialing system. The role requires coordinating with medical staff and leadership to ensure compliance and timely credentialing.

Responsibilities include monitoring alerts, exporting credentialing data, and helping collect documentation. A High School Diploma is required; an associate degree in healthcare or related field is preferred, with healthcare

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; associate degree preferred for advancement.
• Healthcare credentialing experience or knowledge preferred.
• NAMSS certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage licenses, board certifications, expirations, and renewals in the credentialing software.
• Monitor system alerts, import data from web sources, and follow up with providers on expirations.
• Generate and maintain data exports from credentialing software.
• Assist with collecting, reviewing, and maintaining required credentialing documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Multitasking

Time management

Documentation

English grammar

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in healthcare or related field

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1675 Medical Staff Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

08:00 AM -4:30 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group .
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Responsible for managing license, board certifications, expirations, and renewals in the Medical Staff credentialing software. Monitor and review system alerts, imports data from web-based sources, and proactively follow up with providers regarding upcoming expirations and outstanding requirements. Generate and maintain data exports from the credentialing software. Assist with collecting, reviewing, and maintaining required credentialing documentation as assigned by leader. Identify, investigate and troubleshoot problems with downstream data sources and exports. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with medical staff members and administration to support and enhance the functions of the organized medical staff.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in healthcare, business, or related field or (2) two years of experience in a directly related field.

Experience

• Required: 1 year of healthcare or related experience
• Preferred: Experience working with credentialing software, particularly software currently utilized by the health system. Experience with project management or coordinating multiple projects

Skills

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office products, spreadsheet management, database management, and ability to adapt to new software programs
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals and small groups
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Exhibits a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills
• Detailed oriented, ability to prioritize, and multitask
• Effectively manage large amounts of information and documentation
• Excellent time management skills with focus on deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficient use of English grammar and spelling, including the ability to compose and edit documents
• Excellent ability to work cooperatively as a member of team

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Preferred: Certification with the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).