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Medical Staff Coordinator

Monroe, WA ยท On-site

$27.45 - $43.92/hr

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How much do privileging coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for privileging coordinator in the United States is $24.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a privileging coordinator?

Privileging Coordinators are administrative professionals responsible for managing and overseeing the process by which healthcare providers are granted permission to perform specific procedures or services within a medical facility. They ensure that all credentialing documents are complete, verify qualifications, and collaborate with medical staff committees to maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Their role is crucial for patient safety and for maintaining the integrity of a healthcare organization's clinical operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a privileging coordinator?

To thrive as a Privileging Coordinator, you need detailed knowledge of medical credentialing processes, regulatory compliance, and experience in healthcare administration, often supported by a relevant degree or certification such as CPCS. Familiarity with credentialing software, hospital information systems, and document management tools is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing sensitive information and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. These skills and qualities ensure the integrity of provider privileges, help maintain regulatory compliance, and support the smooth operation of healthcare facilities.

What are some common challenges privileging coordinators face when managing credentialing documentation, and how can they be addressed?

Privileging Coordinators often encounter challenges such as incomplete or outdated provider documentation, tight deadlines for renewals, and ensuring compliance with complex regulatory standards. Effective organization, regular follow-up with providers, and staying current with accreditation requirements are crucial for overcoming these hurdles. Many Coordinators use credentialing software and checklists to track progress and prevent oversights, and strong communication skills help in collaborating with medical staff and administrative departments.

What is the difference between Privileging Coordinator vs Credentialing Specialist?

AspectPrivileging CoordinatorCredentialing Specialist
Required CredentialsTypically healthcare-related certifications, experience in hospital or clinic settingsCertifications in healthcare administration or medical credentialing, often similar
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHealthcare organizations, credentialing firms, hospitals
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in medical staff departments to manage privileging processesCommonly employed in credentialing departments for provider verification

The Privileging Coordinator and Credentialing Specialist roles both involve verifying healthcare provider credentials. However, the Privileging Coordinator focuses specifically on granting clinical privileges within a healthcare facility, while the Credentialing Specialist handles the broader process of verifying provider qualifications and licenses. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but their primary responsibilities differ slightly, with privileging being more clinical and credentialing more administrative.

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Infographic showing various Privileging Coordinator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,639 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Hospital Privileging Coordinator

Chghealthcare

Salt Lake City, UT โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

In the early 1990s, Australia and New Zealand had an urgent need for doctors. A need Global Medical Staffing was born to fill. Since then, we've successfully matched thousands of doctors with clients around the world. The people at Global Medical Staffing are as unique and adventurous as the assignments we offer. If that sounds like your kind of place - and you have the right skills - consider joining our extended CHG family of brands.

The hospital privileging coordinator is responsible for owning and directing the processes for providers who have been accepted to assignments where hospital privileges and/or credentials are necessary. This position demands the ability to be directive, accountable, hold others accountable, communicate effectively, prioritize, be detail oriented, manage complex workflows, adapt quickly to change, multitask, act proactively and with urgency, the desire to grow within the job function, support management decisions and changes, adhere to divisional guiding principles and company's core values

Responsibilities

1. To own and drive all job responsibilities in a professional, kind, accurate, efficient, engaging, proactive and urgent manner.

2. Drive all processes related to completing credentialing requirements and obtaining hospital privileges according to client(s) medical staff rules, regulations and/or bylaws:

  • a. Identify and map the hospital privileging process for each client, documenting the process concisely for fellow coordinators

  • b. Communicate to provider privileging requirements and set expectations of what is required of them in the privileging process

  • c. Pre-populate applications for provider review and completion

  • d. Coordinate with the provider to obtain client's required documentation

  • e. Assist clients in getting all verifications and documents needed to complete the hospital privilege/credentialing/payer applications

  • f. Request and track drug screens, health information, background checks, procedure logs and other required supporting documentation

  • g. Email, Fed Ex, mail, and fax verification requests to the appropriate sources as needed and follow up to ensure completion and return to client

  • h. Anticipate hurdles in privileging process and proactively troubleshoot to ensure they do not impede the process

  • i. Responsible for driving the privileging process with provider and client and ensuring it is completed in time for targeted start date

3.Drives ongoing communication with sales, business partner teams, doctors and clients

  • a. Communicate progress and potential delays to sales and across business partner teams

  • b. Work in a collaborative manner with all stakeholders to problem solve and resolve roadblocks or hurdles throughout the hospital privileging process

  • c. Notify recruiters and Quality Assurance when new malpractice or other Quality Assurance actions come up in the privileging process

4. Update required systems and spreadsheets throughout the process to ensure they are current and accurate

  • a. Keep up to date notes and records of all communication and action on each file

5. Be a champion of our customer service experience through:

  • a. Clear and personable verbal and written communication

  • b. Collaborating with other BP teams if/as needed throughout the process

  • c. Understanding the unique needs of our providers and clients, and providing creativity and personability throughout the process

6. Engage in new hire, onboarding and in-service training and mentoring

7. Proactively seek opportunities to learn and grow within the HP and other business partner roles by volunteering to take on additional responsibilities, and stepping in to provide additional support as needed

Qualifications

  • Ability to analyze information for inconsistencies and problem solve

  • Excellent time management skills focusing on urgent deadlines & efficient prioritization

  • Interact professionally with providers, clients, teammates, vendors and verifying entities

  • Strong computer skills in word processing and database programs (MS Word and MS Excel preferred)

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Great communication skills both written and verbal

  • Self Sufficiency

  • Work on multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Ability to manage and drive complex processes efficiently

  • Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as a team

  • Effectively manage large amounts of information and documentation in a timely and professional manner

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year work experience in an administrative position supporting professional level functions in a fast paced, team environment
  • Minimum one year in a clerical/support position

Preferred

  • Work experience in the healthcare or staffing industries
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • College Education

We believe in fair compensation for all of our people, which is why our pay structure takes into account the cost of labor across U.S. geographic markets. For this position, we offer a pay range of $49,920 -- $72,592 annually, with pay varying depending on work location and job-related factors such as knowledge, position level and experience. During the hiring process, your recruiter can provide more information about the specific salary range for the job location.

CHG Healthcare offers starting salaries for sales positions in the form of total target compensation (TTC = base + commission + bonus), which includes base pay, commission, and bonuses. Sales positions receive short-term incentives through commission plans and bonuses. On the other hand, non-sales positions have starting salaries that consist of a base salary and short-term incentives through various bonus plans, which are paid out monthly, quarterly, or annually.

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In return we offer:
401(k) retirement plan with company match

Traditional healthcare benefits such as medical and dental coverage, and some unique benefits like onsite health centers, corporate wellness programs, and free behavioral health appointments.
Flexible work schedules - including work-from-home options available
Recognition programs with rewards including trips, cash, and paid time off
Family-friendly benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption assistance, and marriage counseling
Tailored training resources including free LinkedIn learning courses
Volunteer time off and employee-driven matching grants
Tuition reimbursement programs
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CHG Healthcare values a diverse and inclusive workforce. Interested in this role but not a perfect fit? Apply anyway.

We welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status and individuals with disabilities as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an at-will employer.

What makes CHG Different? You.