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Credentialist II
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health 4 (UH4)
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Medical Staff Corporate
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Make an Impact Behind the Scenes of Patient Care
Every exceptional patient experience begins with exceptional providers — and behind every qualified provider is a credentialing professional who ensures quality, compliance, and excellence.
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Credentialist II to join our Medical Staff Services team. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the integrity of our Medical Staff operations.
If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoy working with physicians and leadership, and have a strong eye for detail, we’d love to connect with you.
What You’ll Do
As a Credentialist II, you will manage the full lifecycle of medical staff credentialing activities, including:
Credentialing & Compliance
Minimum Qualifications
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Credentialist II
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health 4 (UH4)
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Medical Staff Corporate
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Make an Impact Behind the Scenes of Patient Care
Every exceptional patient experience begins with exceptional providers — and behind every qualified provider is a credentialing professional who ensures quality, compliance, and excellence.
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Credentialist II to join our Medical Staff Services team. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the integrity of our Medical Staff operations.
If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoy working with physicians and leadership, and have a strong eye for detail, we’d love to connect with you.
What You’ll Do
As a Credentialist II, you will manage the full lifecycle of medical staff credentialing activities, including:
Credentialing & Compliance
- Perform all phases of credentialing for initial appointments and reappointments
- Verify licensure, BNDD, DEA, privileges, OPPE, FPPE, PI data, and other regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Credentialing Plan, policies, and accrediting bodies
- Prepare files for audits (TJC, CMS, NCQA) and conduct compliance reviews
- Maintain and audit credentialing files (electronic and paper)
- Maintain accuracy in the CACTUS database
- Track credentialing activities through logs and reporting tools
- Generate rosters, reports, queries, and credentialing documentation as needed
- Prepare application packets and credentialing correspondence
- Support Credentials Committee preparation and documentation
- Record, transcribe, and maintain Medical Staff meeting minutes as needed
- Assist with temporary privileges and affiliation verifications
- Provide administrative support to ensure smooth department operations
- Build strong working relationships with physicians, department leaders, managed care staff, and administrative teams
- Promote quality improvement, patient safety, and cultural diversity
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, and compliance standards
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years of experience in:
- Medical staff credentialing
- OR managed care credentialing
- OR an academic medical center working with physicians and administrative processes
- Strong computer proficiency and database experience
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
- Experience taking minutes and supporting committees
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians and leadership
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and diligence in credentialing activities
- Medical center credentialing experience in a hospital setting