Coordinator Credentialing

Duties include ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies, interpreting standards, and identifying, recommending and implementing changes. This position serves as the liaison between the plan administration or accrediting organization and the medical or pastoral staff on matters such as credentialing and education. This includes, but is not limited to, verification of education and training, certification, and clinical practice submitted by physicians and allied health professionals. The Coordinator Credentialing demonstrates leadership through the role of advisor to the medical or pastoral staff and administration in understanding and applying the standards that the staff must meet. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining all aspects of the credentialing function, including credentialing for initial appointment, re-appointment, and managing yearly education cycles. The Coordinator Credentialing is able to advise staff leadership on matters of priority in an expeditious manner - advising on resolutions for current issues involving regulatory agencies, clinical privileges, and standards of care. The Credentialing Coordinator exercises independent judgment and discretion while interacting with senior management & leadership of hospital(s) and physicians.