Medical Credentialing Specialist — Compliance & Standards

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

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.