Medical Staff Coordinator

Medical Staff Coordinator (Hospital Credentialing) — Day Shift

Location:

Eastern Connecticut (Norwich area) — Onsite at an acute‑care hospital

Schedule:

Full‑time (day shift); open to part‑time or flexible hours for the right candidate

Compensation: $45/hour

I’m partnering with a respected regional hospital to hire a detail‑driven Medical Staff Coordinator who will keep credentialing and privileging processes running with precision. If you thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment and enjoy collaborating with physicians and leaders to safeguard patient safety and compliance, I’d like to speak with you.

• Coordinate initial appointments, reappointments, and clinical privileging for medical staff and advanced practice professionals, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely files.
• Maintain the credentialing database and track expirables, verifications, and committee actions; prepare files for review and support audits.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on Joint Commission
  , CMS
  , and state Department of Public Health standards, aligning processes and documentation to current requirements.
• Partner closely with physicians, service line leaders, executives, and legal on credentialing and bylaws/policy questions; handle early‑morning or early‑evening meetings as needed to accommodate provider schedules.

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience);
  Bachelor’s in business/health administration preferred.
• 2+ years in a hospital medical staff services or credentialing role;
  MSO reappointment experience (3+ years) strongly valued
• Hands‑on proficiency with Echo and Axial (or comparable) credentialing platforms.
• NAMSS CPCS certification (or commitment to obtain within 1 year of eligibility).

• Solid grasp of medical terminology, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and database accuracy/quality control.
• Professional, composed communicator who manages multiple deadlines and exercises sound judgment.

• Experience supporting a Level I trauma environment and/or Epic exposure.
• Prior travel or multi‑site credentialing background.

• High‑impact role that directly supports patient safety and provider readiness.
• Collaborative team culture and strong executive engagement with Medical Staff Services.
• Flexible scheduling options within a steady daytime framework (ideal for work‑life balance).

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law;

and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.