Senior Facility Privileging & Credentialing Specialist

Toa; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TOA seeks a Facility Privileging Specialist to manage privileging and re-privileging for ~200 providers across multiple hospitals and ASCs. You will liaise with medical staff offices, ensure timely documentation, and maintain a centralized database to support uninterrupted patient care.

The role requires 5+ years in medical staff services, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with credentialing systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical staff services, privileging, or credentialing.
• Experience coordinating privileging across multiple hospitals and ASCs.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, AAAHC, and CMS standards for privileging.
• Proficiency with credentialing/privileging database systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage privileging and re-privileging for ~200 providers across hospitals and ASCs.
• Serve as liaison with medical staff offices and credentialing departments at 50+ facilities.
• Ensure all documentation (applications, verifications, CME, licenses, board certifications, malpractice history) is complete and submitted on time.
• Track privileging timelines and expirables to prevent gaps in provider privileges.
• Provide real-time updates to providers and leadership on status and risks.
• Escalate concerns when a provider’s surgical privileges are at risk.
• Coordinate with compliance and operations leadership to resolve deficiencies.
• Maintain a centralized privileging database for TOA providers; ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain relationships with medical staff offices for smooth onboarding.
• Provide reporting and dashboards on privileging status, expirables, and risk indicators.
• Perform other duties to support medical staff services and credentialing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Credentialing systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration

Tools

Credentialing database systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TOA seeks a Facility Privileging Specialist to manage privileging and re-privileging for ~200 providers across multiple hospitals and ASCs. You will liaise with medical staff offices, ensure timely documentation, and maintain a centralized database to support uninterrupted patient care.

The role requires 5+ years in medical staff services, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with credentialing systems and MS Office.