Sr Medical Staff Specialist

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Clinic is seeking a Sr. Medical Staff Specialist to act as a liaison across medical staff, legal counsel, and administration.

The role oversees system-wide credentialing, interpretation of DNV standards, and ensures timely processing for initial appointments, APPs, reappointments, and temporary privileging. The ideal candidate has substantial medical staffing experience and access to CPCS or CMSC credentials is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or
• In lieu of degree six years of relevant work experience will be accepted in addition to the experience requirement

Responsibilities

• Credentials and privileging processes for medical staff initial appointment, Advanced Practice Practitioner, reappointment, and temporary privileging.
• Coordinate all aspects of credentialing within defined timelines and ensure compliance with DNV standards, medical/legal issues, and regulatory guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

In lieu of degree six years of relevant work experience

Job description

Overview:

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

The Sr. Medical Staff Specialist, functions as a liaison between the Medical Staff Specialist of Piedmont Hospitals, allied healthcare professionals, legal counsel, and administration with regard to system-wide credentialing processes, interpretation and application of DNV standards, medical/legal issues, state and federal guidelines, and regulatory agency guidelines as they relate to credentialing, peer review and compliance issues. Coordinates all aspects of the credentialing and privileging process for medical staff initial appointment, Advanced Practice Practitioner, reappointment, and temporary privileging by reviewing all required data for each applicant within the defined timelines.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required or
• In Lieu of degree six (6) years of relevant work experience will be accepted in addition to the experience requirement Required

Work Experience

• 4 years of medical staffing experience in a hospital or a health care setting Required or
• In lieu of degree 10 years of medical staffing experience in a hospital or a health care setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Preferred
• CMSC - Certified Medical Staff Coordinator Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Clinic