Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Coordinator is responsible for preparing and submitting credentialing applications and supporting documentation for the purpose of medical staff and allied health professional credentialing and health plan credentialing. The Coordinator follows up on the status of applications, tracking progress on all pending and completed work. The Coordinator manages their own duties and functions independently, maintaining a high quality for detail and timeliness.
Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience. A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies, and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.
Qualifications
Education & Training: Associate's degree.
Work Orientation & Experience: Three (3) years' previous experience in medical staff administration is required. Must have knowledge of credentialing, Joint Commission regulations, and state requirements. Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to: • communicate effectively with medical staff and hospital personnel; • adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of administration and the medical staff; • computer/word processing skills; • maintain confidentiality; • exercise good judgment and demonstrate effective critical thinking and organizational skills; • independent judgement and discretion; • strong composition and interpersonal communication skills; • ability to gather and coordinate required information under strict time lines required to meet credentialing requirements.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Pay Range: $24.89 - $34.84
Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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