Director of Medical Staff Credentialing

Responsibilities Job Title: Director of Medical Staff Credentialing Status: Full Time Schedule: Days 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday *You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.* About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC): Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Employee Assistance Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Job Overview: The Director of Medical Staff Credentialing provides strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of medical staff credentialing, privileging, and reappointment processes. This position ensures compliance will all regulatory, accreditation, and hospital bylaws requirements while maintaining efficient, accurate, and timely credentialing. The Director serves as the key liaison between hospital administration, the medical staff, and external regulatory agencies to support high standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and professional accountability. Always demonstrates Service Excellence. Other duties as assigned. General Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Medical Staff Services Department, including credentialing specialists and support staff. Oversee all credentialing, privileging, reappointment, and peer review functions for medical staff, allied health professionals, and contract providers. Ensure adherence to hospital bylaws, Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CMO, and Medical Executive Committee on credentialing and privileging matters. Direct and maintain a comprehensive credentialing and privileging database, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updates. Oversee initial and reappointment application processing, primary source verification, and ongoing monitoring of practitioner credentials. Coordinate with medical staff leadership to review and update privileging criteria and processes. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and workflows to support efficient credentialing operations. Maintains current master copy of the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Credentials Manual and has a working knowledge of such. Serve as the liaison between hospital administration, department chairs, and medical staff committees. Facilitate communication between the medical staff and hospital leadership regarding credentialing, privileging, and peer review issues. Support medical staff governance functions, including coordination of Medical Executive Committee and Credentials Committee