Job Description & Qualifications
The Medical Staff Services and Credentialing Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the credentialing process and analyzing and evaluating primary source verification data and documents for initial appointments and reappointments. This position provides support for facility and/or specialty assignments throughout the health system. Under the supervision of the Manager of Medical Staff Services and Credentialing and in addition to the duties outlined below, this position functions as an agent of the protected peer review process. This position is responsible to maintain and develop hospital leadership relationships.
What You Will Do
- Analyzes and completes the initial and reappointment application approval process by utilizing independent critical thinking skills, which may involve extensive investigative review and interpretation
- Partners with Medical Staff Leaders to develop policies, evaluation standards and privilege forms based on regulatory changes or hospital service changes serves as the liaison with Board Members, UH Senior Leaders and Administrators
- Leads and manages provider performance evaluation process in accordance with Regulatory standards and Medical Staff Bylaws to assess clinical competency at initial approval and annually thereafter to monitor trends
- Participates in all aspects of meeting management, to provide support for Credentials Committee, Medical Executive Committee/Clinical Council, Quality & Professional Affairs Committee, Hospital Board, and all other applicable medical staff meetings
- Monitors and follows up on the proctoring process for privileges to ensure timely completion and documentation in accordance with credentialing requirements and regulatory standards for quality purposes
- Manages the Medical Staff elections process, from ballot distribution through certification of results, ensuring adherence to bylaws and communication with Medical Staff leadership
- Leads and manages provider performance evaluation process in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and the Medical Staff Bylaws
- Manages the Medical Staff Dues process, including preparing and distributing annual invoices, tracking payments, and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws
- Collaborates with leadership to update and create new operational procedures as needed to align with industry standard
- Serves as content expert and participates in onboarding and training of new team members and supports the medical staff with credentialing related projects as aligned with skill set
- Investigates issues that arise with providers and may involve physicians, UH staff, and/or hospital leadership
- Manages data quality and integrity for web-based applications based on defined standards through systematic audits.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required) or
- Three (3) years of direct credentialing experience accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
- Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Work Experience
- 3+ years of experience working in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting (Required) and
- 2+ years of experience with database utilization and data management (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills (Required proficiency)
- Advanced verbal, writing and editorial skills (Required proficiency)
- Attentive listening skills (Required proficiency)
- Confidence interacting with UH Senior Leaders, Physicians, Board Members, and outside agencies (Required proficiency)
- Critical thinking skills, which result in making independent procedural decisions and judgments (Required proficiency)
- Skill in establishing priorities with independent coordination of day-to-day activities (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology (Required proficiency)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills (Required proficiency)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (Required proficiency)
- Ability to multi-task (Required proficiency)
- Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft applications (primarily Excel) knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional and credentialing database experience (Required proficiency)
- Exercises strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with bylaws, policies, and regulatory standards (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- NAMSS CPCS and/or CPMSM certification ( within 5 Years)
Physical Demands
- Standing Occasionally
- Walking Occasionally
- Sitting Constantly
- Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Balancing Rarely
- Stooping Rarely
- Kneeling Rarely
- Crouching Rarely
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Rarely
- Handling Occasionally
- Grasping Occasionally
- Feeling Rarely
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
- 10%
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
At University Hospitals, everything we do is driven by our dedication to providing the highest quality patient care. All members of our team, regardless of whether they interact directly with patients, support our mission and share our commitment to caring, compassion, teamwork and providing an exceptional UH experience.
A career in professional services with University Hospitals provides challenging opportunities in:
- Operations – meeting the ever-evolving needs of the health care industry
- Learning – employing the most advanced, leading-edge health care technology
- Diversity – growing your experience by exploring multiple facets of various business functions
- Collaboration – working with cross-functional teams of the highest-caliber clinicians and support staff
Join us in advancing the science of Health and the art of compassion.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling Northeast Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
View complete wellness and benefits details on our Why Choose Us page.

We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


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