Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA Come and join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators located at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for each individual that walks through our doors. You would be responsible for performing and/or overseeing the credentialing and privileging of physicians and allied health professionals in accordance with Mercy Medical Center's Staff Bylaws and standards. What You Will Do: Report to Manager of Medical Staff Office Credentialing, reappointments, privileging (including special and temporary privileges), proctoring, competencies, maintaining practitioner information in electronic and paper files, monitoring expiring documents, and other aspects related to credentialing and privileging. Support the medical staff in its self-governance functions by supporting department and committee meetings, assisting in the researching and development of privileging criteria. Assist with preparing correspondence at the request of, or on behalf of, medical staff officers and committee chairs. Assist with medical staff events and functions. Work Hours/Shift: • 40 hours, Day Shift Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Healthcare Administration, related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience required. Work requires a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible credentialing experience. Experience in a hospital medical staff office as a Medical Staff Coordinator, Credentialist, or similar preferred. Understanding of medical staff regulatory and accreditation standards required. Experience with standard Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Midas Seeker credentialing database required and Meditech database required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Discretion and judgment in the handling of confidential and/or sensitive information. Ability to complete job responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy under minimum supervision, requiring a sense of self-direction and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability to ensure that work is completed accurately and timely. Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England: • Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team • Engaged Leadership • Competitive Benefits Package • Generous shift differentials Ministry/Facility Information: Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.