Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House,  Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

The Credentialing Specialist is responsible for the entire initial credentialing and privileging process and reappointment process for all new medical staff and allied health professional applicants to ensure the highest quality patient care at Cooper University Health Care.

The position collaborates with the Director Medical Staff Services to ensure compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Joint Commission Standards, and other regulatory requirements. 

Resourcefulness, good judgment, self-sufficiency, and good organizational skills are required to prioritize and accomplish tasks.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical staff services with duties that involved medical staff and allied health credentialing. 

Managed care or other healthcare environment preferred. 

Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft products (Word, Excel); data entry accuracy critical. Excellent/professional communication skills. 

Strong time management, customer service, organization and analytical skills.  

Associate degree or Equivalent experience 

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Staff Management (CPMSM) by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) Preferred

Minimum 3 years medical staff credentialing experience; associate degree required, bachelor's preferred; CPCS or CPMSM certification preferred; excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• credentialing medical staff
• ensuring compliance
• managing reappointments

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Job Details

• Category: Administrative & Clerical Support
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Camden, New Jersey, United States
• Salary: USD 60,320 – 99,840 / year
• Languages: English

About Cooper University Health Care

A leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University, operating hospitals and ambulatory care facilities. — Industry: Healthcare