Credentialing Specialist - Medical Staff Services

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1675 Medical Staff Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

 

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. 

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

 

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)  

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Responsible for the Medical Staff Services Office processes in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, and corresponding policies; has proficient knowledge of accreditation standards, Federal and State regulations, including National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with medical staff officers, department chairpersons, and administration to support and enhance the functions of the organized medical staff. Assists in compliance with the accrediting and regulatory agencies in regards to credentialing and privileging while developing and maintaining a proficient knowledge of the statutes and laws.

Education:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate’s Degree in healthcare, business, or related field or (2) two years of experience in a directly related field.
Experience:
Required: 2 years' healthcare or related experience
Preferred: Working and communicating directly with medical staff in a hospital setting, credentialing and privileging of medical staff within the past (5) five years, credentialing software experience.
Skills:
Computer literate with Microsoft Office products, spreadsheet management, database management, and ability to adapt to new software programs
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals and small groups
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Exhibits a high degree of confidentiality
Strong organizational skills
Detailed oriented, ability to prioritize, and multitask
Effectively manage large amounts of information and documentation
Excellent time management skills with focus on deadlines
Excellent customer service skills
Proficient use of English grammar and spelling, including the ability to compose and edit documents
Excellent ability to work cooperatively as a member of team
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Preferred: Certification with the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).