Credentialing Officer-Medical Administrative Staff at White Rock Medical Center LLC

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Staff Organization, Credentialing, Privileging, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Credentialing Software, Microsoft Office Suite, Interpersonal Skills, Confidentiality, Quality Monitoring, Survey Readiness, Governance, Peer Review

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Summary The Medical Staff Administrative / Credentialing Officer is responsible for managing the hospital’s medical staff services and credentialing program. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital bylaws requirements while supporting medical staff leadership in governance, credentialing, privileging, and peer review. The officer serves as the liaison between hospital administration, medical staff leadership, and clinical departments to maintain an effective credentialing and privileging process. Essential Functions Medical Staff Administration Serve as the primary resource and liaison for the organized Medical Staff and its committees (e.g., Medical Executive Committee, Credentials Committee, Peer Review). Prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions for medical staff committees and meetings. Ensure adherence to hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, and Policies. Support the medical staff in governance, elections, and communications. Maintain accurate medical staff rosters, call schedules, and directories. Credentialing & Privileging Coordinate all aspects of credentialing, privileging, and recredentialing for medical staff and allied health professionals in accordance with hospital bylaws, CIHQ/Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory requirements. Verify credentials including licensure, education, training, board certification, work history, references, malpractice history, NPDB, OIG/SAM, and other primary source verifications. Track expirables (licenses, DEA, certifications, insurance, etc.) and maintain compliance. Manage and maintain credentialing database (e.g., MD-Staff, Echo, or internal system). Work collaboratively with department chairs and clinical leadership to facilitate privilege delineation and competency review. Compliance & Quality Support Ensure compliance with CIHQ/Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, and state regulatory standards related to medical staff services and credentialing. Support peer review, quality monitoring, and FPPE/OPPE processes. Prepare credentialing and privileging files for survey readiness and audits. Provide reports to administration, quality council, and governing body as needed. Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree preferred (Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field). Minimum 3–5 years of experience in medical staff services and credentialing required. Experience in a hospital setting with CIHQ/Joint Commission accreditation preferred. Licensure/Certification Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) and/or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) strongly preferred or obtained within 2 years of hire. Skills & Competencies In-depth knowledge of medical staff organization, credentialing, privileging, and regulatory requirements. Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with credentialing software (e.g., MD-Staff, Echo) and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Strong interpersonal skills with physicians, hospital leadership, and staff. Physical & Working Conditions Office environment within hospital setting. Extended periods of computer work and committee meeting participation. Occasional evening meetings with medical staff committees.

Responsibilities

The Credentialing Officer is responsible for managing the hospital’s medical staff services and credentialing program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role involves serving as a liaison between hospital administration and medical staff leadership to maintain an effective credentialing and privileging process.