Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist performs administrative duties for the Medical Staff. Coordinates and performs medical staff and advanced practice staff credentialing and privileging under the direction of the Manager, Medical Staff Services. Assists with various administrative duties, committee preparation, policy maintenance, and JCAHO Medical Staff Standards review and compliance. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and complex administrative duties for the Medical Staff and various departments. Works closely with Manager, Medical Staff Services to promote efficient processes of the Medical Staff Office.
• Performs duties for Medical Staff and advanced practice professional credentialing and privileging.
• Assists with maintenance of organized files (current and historical), policies, bylaws/rules and regulations, and manuals.
• Assists with Medical Staff Office maintenance and continued development.
• Assists with preparation and minutes of Medical Staff meetings. 
• Provides support and assistance to Administrative staff as needed. 
• Assists with various administrative duties for Administration including public relations, front-line screening and intervention for Administrative Staff, incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence, scheduling of meetings, maintenance of calendars, scheduling of meeting rooms, and automobile usage. 

Education:
Associate’s Degree with a business, administration, or secretarial concentration required. Experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience: 
Five years’ related healthcare work experience required.

Licensure/Certification:  
None

Company Description

UK St. Claire is the largest employer in the region; with over 1,200 staff members, including a growing medical staff representing more than 30 medical specialties. It includes the largest rural hospital in Eastern Kentucky, seven primary care locations located within five counties, a multi-specialty medical pavilion, two urgent care centers, a pediatrics clinic, as well as, a retail pharmacy, counseling center, medical equipment and supply store, and an outpatient center. Additionally, UKSC provides home health and hospice services in eight counties within its 11-county service region.

Join us and explore rewarding career opportunities where you can contribute to making a positive impact on healthcare in Eastern Kentucky. For more information, please visit our website at

Company Description

UK St. Claire is the largest employer in the region; with over 1,200 staff members, including a growing medical staff representing more than 30 medical specialties. It includes the largest rural hospital in Eastern Kentucky, seven primary care locations located within five counties, a multi-specialty medical pavilion, two urgent care centers, a pediatrics clinic, as well as, a retail pharmacy, counseling center, medical equipment and supply store, and an outpatient center. Additionally, UKSC provides home health and hospice services in eight counties within its 11-county service region.\r\n\r\nJoin us and explore rewarding career opportunities where you can contribute to making a positive impact on healthcare in Eastern Kentucky. For more information, please visit our website at

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Work experience placement, Work at office,

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