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Credentialing Coordinator

OR · Remote

$25.18 - $37.77/hr

The professionals working in Medical Staff Services serve as the experts in matters of credentialing/ privileging and medical staff governance within the healthcare community. This foundation is the ...

Credentialing Coordinator

$25.18 - $37.77/hr

The professionals working in Medical Staff Services serve as the experts in matters of credentialing/ privileging and medical staff governance within the healthcare community. This foundation is the ...

Credentials Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$1.4K - $1.6K/wk

Coordinate provider credentialing, reappointments, and privileging processes * Perform primary source verification and maintain accurate credential files * Support provider onboarding, orientation ...

Credentials Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$1.4K - $1.6K/wk

Coordinate provider credentialing, reappointments, and privileging processes * Perform primary source verification and maintain accurate credential files * Support provider onboarding, orientation ...

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How much do credentialing privileging jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for credentialing privileging in the United States is $24.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in credentialing and privileging roles, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in credentialing and privileging often encounter challenges such as managing complex documentation requirements, navigating varying state and facility regulations, and ensuring timely verification of provider credentials. Keeping up with frequent changes in healthcare compliance standards and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records can also be demanding. These challenges can be managed by utilizing credentialing software, staying informed about regulatory updates, and fostering strong communication with providers and medical staff to streamline the process and prevent delays.

What is the difference between Credentialing Privileging vs Credentialing Privileging?

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Since the question compares the same job title, Credentialing Privileging, there is no difference between the two terms. Credentialing Privileging involves verifying healthcare providers' qualifications and granting specific clinical privileges within a healthcare organization. It is essential for ensuring provider competence and compliance with industry standards. Both terms are often used interchangeably in healthcare settings to describe the process of credentialing providers and granting privileges to perform certain procedures or services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Credentialing and Privileging Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Credentialing and Privileging Specialist, you need a strong understanding of healthcare compliance, credential verification, and regulatory requirements, often supported by a background in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with credentialing software, databases like CAQH, and knowledge of accreditation standards such as The Joint Commission are typically required. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are critical soft skills for ensuring accuracy and timely processing. These skills ensure that healthcare providers are properly vetted, reducing organizational risk and maintaining high standards of patient care.

What are credentialing and privileging?

Credentialing and privileging are processes used in healthcare organizations to ensure that medical professionals have the necessary qualifications and authority to provide specific patient care services. Credentialing involves verifying a provider’s education, training, licensure, and work history. Privileging is the process of authorizing a healthcare professional to perform specific procedures or services based on their credentials and demonstrated competence. These steps help ensure patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Infographic showing various Credentialing Privileging job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Locum Tenens, 66% Full Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,665 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Credentialing Specialist

Credentialing Specialist

Orlando Health

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Orlando Health rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 601 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

256th of 877 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Position Summary
Status: Full-Time
Location: Bayfront Hospital, Sr.Petersburg, FL
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-430pm
Friday: 8-4pm
Role is on site with hybrid potential after training
At Orlando Health, we are ordinary people with extraordinary individuality, working together to bring help, healing and hope to those we serve. By daily embodying our over 100-year legacy, we reinforce our reputation as a trusted and respected healthcare organization that delivers professional and compassionate care to our patients, families and communities. Through our award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities, our 27,000+ team members serve communities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond.
ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS:
All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
  • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
  • Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.

Employee-centric
  • Orlando Health has been selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare

Position Summary
Responsible for providing support to the medical staff and allied health staff with credentialing and privileging activities for initial and reappointment, assuring compliance to regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as the Orlando Health Bylaws, Rules & Regulations.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
• Provides exceptional customer service to physicians and physician office staff members as well as internal customers, such as members of other departments. Educates physicians and physician office staff on the credentialing process and maintains ongoing contact with these individuals throughout the process.
• Obtains timely and accurate primary source verification for all credentialing functions. Completes accurate and timely data entry of all credentialing activity into physician credentialing systems. Interacts with IS Consultant to transition all manual processes to completion of processes within the physician credentialing data system. Maintains medical staff database for all physician and allied health credentialing and privileging activities.
• Identifies trends and assists in the development of action plans for purpose of performance improvement. Evaluates processes in departmental Policies & Procedures and makes recommendations for changes to Medical Staff Supervisor. Develop and distribute reports as necessary utilizing physician database. Timely completion of all assigned duties.
• Interacts with and provides support to department chairmen and leadership chairmen in the preparation of meeting calendars and meeting notices. Interacts with department chairman and leadership chairmen in presentation of initial credentialing and reappointment files in preparation for the Credentials Committee. Provides clerical support as needed to the Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff in scheduling ad hoc meetings. Advances department meeting minutes to the appropriate leadership committee.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
• Assists the Medical Staff Supervisor in providing all credentialing, privileging and meeting support activities for the Orlando Health Medical Staff and its leadership.
• Ongoing review of processes to improve performance and meet customer needs.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Skills necessary to maintain credentialing, meeting support activities, and reporting abilities relative to physician activity and statistics.
Qualifications
Education/Training
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
Licensure/Certification
None.
Experience
• Three (3) years experience credentialing/privileging or;
• One (1) year of credentialing/privileging experience and two (2) years of clinical experience.
• Associate degree in business, health care, accounting or related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Bachelor degree in health, business or related field may be substituted for three (3) years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet and significant proficiency in credentialing data system.

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About Orlando Health

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Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members. Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women's health and trauma.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Orlando, FL, US

Year founded

1918