Credentials Coordinator

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

9d • $60,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The Credentials Coordinator position at the University of Chicago Medicine is part of the Medical Staff Office. The role ensures that physicians and other eligible medical professionals are properly credentialed, evaluated, and approved for medical staff appointments and clinical privileges. The coordinator processes and reviews applications, verifies supporting information, evaluates professional history and maintains confidential credentialing records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
• Knowledge of medical staff administration and credentialing principles, normally acquired through 3–5 years of experience in the field.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, DNV, NCQA, CMS, and State of Illinois and State of Indiana regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Initiative, decision-making experience, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle a variety of problems and situations, often confidential or urgent in nature.
• Excellent PC skills, including internet and database experience; Access preferred.
• Ability to stay organized, handle multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, department staff, and other customers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Access.

Responsibilities

• Process medical staff applications for appointment and reappointment.
• Ensure applications are processed and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Verify and analyze the accuracy and completeness of applications, including proof of current licensure and malpractice insurance coverage.
• Verify and evaluate past clinical training, current and former hospital medical staff affiliations, and clinical privileges that may present high-risk exposure for the Medical Center.
• Ensure a confidential credentialing records process, including paper files, databases, and communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level