Medical Staff Data Specialist

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807






Department:

1675 Medical Staff Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

08:00 AM -4:30 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Responsible for managing license, board certifications, expirations, and renewals in the Medical Staff credentialing software. Monitor and review system alerts, imports data from web-based sources, and proactively follow up with providers regarding upcoming expirations and outstanding requirements. Generate and maintain data exports from the credentialing software. Assist with collecting, reviewing, and maintaining required credentialing documentation as assigned by leader. Identify, investigate and troubleshoot problems with downstream data sources and exports. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with medical staff members and administration to support and enhance the functions of the organized medical staff.

Education

▪ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

▪ Preferred: Associate’s Degree in healthcare, business, or related field or (2) two years of experience in a directly related field.

Experience
▪ Required: 1 year of healthcare or related experience
▪ Preferred: Experience working with credentialing software, particularly software currently utilized by the health system. Experience with project management or coordinating multiple projects
Skills
▪ Computer literate with Microsoft Office products, spreadsheet management, database management, and ability to adapt to new software programs
▪ Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals and small groups
▪ Critical thinking and problem solving skills
▪ Exhibits a high degree of confidentiality
▪ Strong organizational skills
▪ Detailed oriented, ability to prioritize, and multitask
▪ Effectively manage large amounts of information and documentation
▪ Excellent time management skills with focus on deadlines
▪ Excellent customer service skills
▪ Proficient use of English grammar and spelling, including the ability to compose and edit documents
▪ Excellent ability to work cooperatively as a member of team
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ Preferred: Certification with the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).