Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Credentialing Coordinator, Medical Staff Services.
As a Coordinator you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of the medical staff services department. This position involves aiding with the credentialing and privileging process for all medical staff, advanced practice practitioners, and allied health professionals for multiple MercyOne hospitals, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, and fostering positive relationships between the medical staff, hospital administration, and health system credentials verification organization.
Coordinates medical staff services functions for an assigned group of MercyOne hospitals and affiliated critical access hospitals. Ensures credentialing and privileging compliance with all relevant regulations, including medical staff bylaws, Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, and state and federal regulations. Maintains the credentialing database with accurate and current provider information. Collects appropriate privileging documentation for the requested privileges. Facilitates and documents any required education for the requested privileges, such as sedation testing. Prepares files and routes them to the appropriate clinical leaders for credentials review and approval. Provides administrative support and guidance to medical staff leadership, committees, and departments. Maintains a collaborative relationship with the health system credentials verification organization (CVO).
Minimum of 1 year in a medical staff services or credentialing role.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s degree preferred.
Certification: Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) preferred.
Position Highlights and Benefits
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
Wellness programs
Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision.
Paid time off
Long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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.