Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist

Lifepoint Health®

. Process initial appointments, reappointments, and privileging applications for physicians and advanced practice providers .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesLead💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in provider credentialing processes, including primary source verification and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in managing multiple credentialing files and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate credentialing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Provider Credentialing ExperiencePrimary Source VerificationCredentialing Compliance ActivitiesMD-Staff Credentialing SystemKnowledge of Joint Commission Standards

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Hard Skills

Provider CredentialingPrimary Source VerificationCredentialing ComplianceFile ReviewPrivileging ProcessesDocumentation ManagementQuality Assurance ActivitiesProcess ImprovementLicensure VerificationBoard Certification Verification

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTime ManagementAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MD-StaffCredentialStreamCactusSymplrCredentialing Systems

Industry Keywords

Joint CommissionCMSNCQAMedical Staff BylawsHealthcare Provider Credentialing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process initial appointments, reappointments, and privileging applications for physicians and advanced practice providers
Perform primary source verification of licensure, education, training, board certification, work history, professional references, malpractice coverage, sanctions, and other credentialing requirements
Prepare credentialing files for review by Medical Staff Services leadership, credentialing committees, Medical Executive Committees, and Governing Boards
Maintain provider credentialing records within MD-Staff and other credentialing systems
Collaborate with Medical Staff Professionals, providers, facility leadership, and department stakeholders to obtain documentation and resolve credentialing deficiencies
Monitor provider expirables including licenses, DEA registrations, board certifications, malpractice insurance, and other required credentials
Support privileging activities and maintain provider privilege records
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, state regulatory requirements, and Medical Staff Bylaws
Manage multiple credentialing files while meeting turnaround times and service level expectations
Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience required for the job
Minimum 2 years of provider credentialing experience required
Experience credentialing physicians, advanced practice, or other licensed healthcare providers
Experience performing primary source verification, provider file review, and credentialing compliance activities
Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, and Medical Staff credentialing standards preferred
Experience supporting credentialing committees, Medical Executive Committees, privileging processes, or provider onboarding preferred
Experience utilizing credentialing systems such as MD-Staff, CredentialStream, Cactus, Symplr, or similar credentialing platforms preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple provider files and competing deadlines simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining productivity and quality standards
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Candidates must reside in an approved state; applicants residing in AK, CA, HI, ND, RI, VT, DC, or PR are not considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid family leave and paid time off
Higher education and certification tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package and company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services and discount programs
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities