Credentials Specialist

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's is seeking a Credentials Specialist to coordinate and administer the credentialing process for medical practitioners. The role ensures all credentialing and accreditation activities meet regulatory, quality, and policy requirements while supporting the System Credentials and Medical Staff Organization.

The ideal candidate has prior credentialing experience, familiarity with NCQA and Joint Commission standards, and strong computer skills; confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in credentialing or medical staff services.
• Familiar with NCQA and Joint Commission standards.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets and Internet.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Willing to pursue CPCS or CPMSM certification when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer credentialing for medical practitioners.
• Ensure processes comply with regulatory, quality and policy requirements.
• Provide support to the System Credentials and Medical Staff Organization.

Skills

Credentialing experience

NCQA standards

Joint Commission standards

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Job description

## Credentials SpecialistApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR-119395**Location:**Medical Center - Fort Worth**Department:**Credentialing**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**40**Summary:**The Credentials Specialist is responsible for coordinating and administering the credentialing process for medical practitioners, ensuring that all credentialing and accreditation processes and procedures are processed and completed in accordance with established regulatory, quality and policy requirement; provides support to the System Credentials and Medical Staff Organization. Qualifications* High school graduate with two or more years experience in credentialing or medical staff services department.* In lieu of experience in Credentialing or Medical Staff Services department, an Associate degree or higher may be considered with consistent work history.* Familiar with NCQA and Joint Commission Standards.* Proficiency with computer systems, networks and software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet and Internet required.* Must have ability and interest to deal tactfully with physicians and to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters.* Should agree to pursue Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist professional designation when eligibility requirements are met.Certification/Licensure:* Willing to obtain Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Staff Manager (CPMSM) certification when eligibility requirements are met.