Medical Staff Specialist

Medical Staff Specialist – Medical Staff Services

Helena, MT

Position Overview:

The Medical Staff Specialist supports all functions of Medical Staff Services, working independently and in collaboration with leadership to manage credentialing, privileging, and medical staff governance processes. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining accurate provider records and supporting medical staff operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate credentialing, re-credentialing, and privileging with a contracted credentialing firm in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws

• Maintain complete and accurate credentialing files and provider databases

• Validate licensure, demographics, and credentialing documentation

• Coordinate proctoring, focused and continuous professional practice evaluations

• Prepare appointment, reappointment, privileging, and advancement correspondence

• Ensure provider privileges and scope of practice are accurately reflected in credentialing systems and EHR

• Support Medical Staff meetings, including agendas, minutes, calendars, and logistics

• Maintain regulatory compliance with CMS, DNV-GL, and state/federal requirements

• Assist with accreditation surveys and delegated credentialing audits

• Support implementation and maintenance of credentialing software and provider support programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (equivalent experience may be considered)

• Three years of hospital experience preferred

• Credentialing experience strongly preferred

• Familiarity with CMS and DNV-GL standards preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
  Adobe Acrobat preferred

Certifications:

• NAMSS CPCS and/or CPMSM certification preferred

• Ability to obtain certification within five years if not currently certified