Join the Front Line of Physician Credentialing at Prime Healthcare!

Work Location

St. Mary Hospital of Kankakee. 500 W. Court St. Kankakee, IL

Work Schedule 

Monday- Friday 7:30-4:00pm CST. (flexible with start times)

Why Our Team? 

Be part of the team that ensures only the most qualified physicians care for our patients. We serve as the quality checkpoint—verifying credentials, licenses, and backgrounds to uphold the highest medical standards.

What truly sets us apart? Our positive, people-first culture. We’re a small hospital with a big heart—known for our supportive team, strong relationships, and shared commitment to excellence. Here, your work matters, and so do you.

Join a vital team responsible for maintaining the highest standards in healthcare staffing. As a Medical Staff Coordinator, you'll manage the end-to-end credentialing process for physicians applying to work at Prime Healthcare within the Chicagoland area. This role involves verifying critical documentation such as medical licenses, education, and background checks—ensuring only the most qualified physicians are onboarded. On average process 10–15 applications at a time, ensuring all are completed within a 30–60 day window. Your meticulous attention to detail will directly impact the quality of care by serving as a gatekeeper for medical excellence. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven role where follow-up and organizational skills are key.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.     Associates degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.

2.     Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) preferred

3.     Minimum of 3 years technical/administrative experience, Medical Staff Services Department and/or acute care hospital experience preferred.

4.     Must have strong computer, communication, and writing skills.

5.     Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

6.     Must exhibit a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

7.     Knowledge of medical terminology and medical staff services and/or acute care hospital experience, preferred.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $24.00 to $34.76 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.