Credentialing Coordinator II — Remote & Flexible Schedule

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to support its medical staff credentialing services. The role involves handling initial and reappointment verifications, changes in privileges, and ongoing maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance across a large safety-net health system in Harris County, Texas.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of credentialing experience, NAMSS certification preferred, and strong MS Word/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher education preferred.
• 2 years of healthcare practitioner credentialing experience required.
• NAMSS certification strongly preferred; ongoing professional development is expected.
• Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel; familiarity with credentialing software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial credentialing and reappointment verifications for practitioners.
• Maintain ongoing credentialing maintenance, privileges changes and regulatory compliance.
• Process staff resignations and related credentialing tasks in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports and support audits with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Analytical

Verbal communication

Writing & editing

Research

Medical terminology

Dictation/ Transcription

MS Word

MS Excel

Credentialing software

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

NAMSS Certification (CPCS or CPMSM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Credentialing Software System

Job description

Harris Health is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to support its medical staff credentialing services. The role involves handling initial and reappointment verifications, changes in privileges, and ongoing maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance across a large safety-net health system in Harris County, Texas.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of credentialing experience, NAMSS certification preferred, and strong MS Word/Excel skills.