Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Wethersfield, CT · Posted September 18, 2026
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About the job
Location Detail: 1290 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10181)
Shift Detail: Monday-Friday
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
The Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist carries out the credentialing function for providers to obtain medical staff membership status and clinical privileges with Hartford HealthCare Responsibilities include but, are not limited to:
Processes applications to the medical staff in accordance with hospital specific bylaws and regulatory standards.
Prioritizes applications in the queue to assure timely processing and approval by leadership groups.
Maintains the Medical Staff Credentialing database and interacts with external databases.
Secures documents for primary source verification.
Produces and replies to general correspondence. Prepares files for medical staff leadership review, identifying “flags” in the application.
Processes requests for temporary privileges and reappointment applications.
Tracks all expirables (licenses, registrations, etc.)
Notifies various departments and units of new providers.
Responds to verification inquiries concerning current or previous medical staff members. Interacts on a regular basis with applicants (physicians and allied health), medical staff leadership, regulatory agencies, and healthcare facilities.
Maintains and can communicate a thorough knowledge of the medical staff bylaws.
***This is 100% in person role***
Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience:
3-5 years experience in a hospital administrative support role
3+ years experience with medical staff credentialing strong preferred
Willing to obtain CPCS certification within one year
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment