Medical Staff Data Specialist

CoxHealth; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO seeks a Credentialing Coordinator to manage licenses, certifications, expirations, and renewals in the medical staff credentialing software. You will monitor system alerts, import data, and follow up with providers regarding upcoming expirations and required documents.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of healthcare credentialing experience, strong MS Office and data management skills, and an ability to handle confidential information with professional communication.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in healthcare, business, or related field or 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage licenses, certifications, expirations, and renewals in the medical staff credentialing software.
• Monitor and review system alerts; import data from web-based sources and follow up with providers on expirations and outstanding requirements.
• Generate and maintain data exports from the credentialing software.
• Assist with collecting, reviewing, and maintaining required credentialing documentation.
• Identify, investigate, and troubleshoot problems with downstream data sources and exports.
• Communicate professionally with medical staff members and administration to support the organized medical staff.

Skills

MS Office

Spreadsheet management

Data management

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Time management

Customer service

English grammar

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

Credentialing software

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)

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).

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.