Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr.

Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. processes credentialing and recredentialing applications for health care providers. Mails, reviews, and verifies credentialing applications. Being a Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. sets up and maintains provider information in an online credentialing database system. Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals. Additionally, Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. may require an associate's degree or equivalent. May require certification as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. typically requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2 years experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.