Credentialing Assistant Surgical Center

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to lead the full-cycle credentialing and re-credentialing for healthcare providers, ensuring timely onboarding and ongoing compliance.

You will maintain provider records, collaborate with licensing agencies and carriers, monitor license renewals, and align activities with accreditation standards to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Credentialing specialist with full-cycle credentialing experience for healthcare providers.
• Maintain provider records to support regulatory standards and accreditation.
• Experience with NPDB querying and MD Staff database is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle credentialing and re-credentialing process for healthcare providers to ensure timely onboarding and ongoing compliance.
• Maintain accurate and current provider records to support organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal staff, licensing agencies, and insurance carriers to resolve application discrepancies and accelerate enrollment.
• Monitor state medical license renewals and status updates to guarantee all clinical staff remain active and compliant.
• Ensure all department activities align with healthcare accreditation standards to support high-quality patient care environments.

Skills

Credentialing experience

Education

High School diploma equivalency

CPCS/CPMSM certification

Tools

NPDB querying

MD Staff database

Google Workspace

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital

Department/Specialty: Administrative Support / Total Quality Management

Schedule: Days | Full-Time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the full-cycle credentialing and re-credentialing process for healthcare providers to ensure timely onboarding and ongoing compliance.
• Maintain accurate and current provider records to support organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal staff, licensing agencies, and insurance carriers to resolve application discrepancies and accelerate enrollment.
• Monitor state medical license renewals and status updates to guarantee all clinical staff remain active and compliant.
• Ensure all department activities align with healthcare accreditation standards to support high-quality patient care environments.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or CPMSM certification.

Experience with National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) querying and MD Staff database.

Experience with Google Workspace.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.