Locums Privileging Specialist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Locums Privileging Specialist based in United States.

This role supports the timely and accurate credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers within a dynamic clinical staffing environment. The specialist will coordinate closely with physicians, CRNAs, medical staff offices, and internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing compliance. This position plays a key role in maintaining provider readiness and supporting operational excellence across healthcare locations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Working remotely, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a mission-driven healthcare organization while building strong professional relationships. The role is suited for someone who enjoys process management, collaboration, and improving provider experiences.

Accountabilities:: The Locums Privileging Specialist will manage the end-to-end privileging process for healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation, timely approvals, and effective communication between all stakeholders. This role requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high-quality credentialing operations in a fast-paced environment.

Coordinate timely privileging activities for new providers, ensuring readiness for scheduled start dates.

Manage cross-privileging processes for existing providers by collaborating with healthcare facilities and internal teams.

Complete provider reappointments accurately and within required timelines.

Build and maintain strong professional relationships with medical staff offices and healthcare facility contacts.

Communicate updates regarding start date changes, credentialing status, and outstanding requirements.

Maintain accurate provider privileging records and ensure database information remains current.

Process staff dues, fees, and related administrative requests according to established procedures.

Generate weekly reports tracking providers pending privileges and provide visibility to leadership.

Prepare and distribute privileging reports for management, site leaders, and relevant departments.

Review database exception reports and support ongoing data quality improvements.

Upload and maintain privileging documentation, including approval letters and related records.

Serve as a resource for providers, internal teams, and external partners regarding privileging processes.

Support monthly reporting, administrative activities, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has experience in healthcare credentialing, privileging, or medical staff operations, with strong administrative skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. They should demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, and effective communication when working with healthcare providers and organizational stakeholders.

College degree preferred.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare or medical staff office environment.

At least 1 year of experience working in healthcare credentialing, privileging, or a related field.

Strong understanding of provider privileging processes and credentialing workflows.

Ability to make sound decisions independently while managing multiple assignments.

Excellent follow-up, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and compliance.

Experience working with databases and creating or managing spreadsheets.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Professional judgment, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to identify issues, escalate appropriately, and support timely resolutions.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $24 to $33 per hour.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Paid time off.

Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance coverage.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.

401(k) retirement plan.

Leadership development and professional growth opportunities.

Remote work flexibility within the United States.

Opportunity to contribute to healthcare operations that directly support provider and patient services.

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