Senior Credentialing Lead — Compliance & Staff Liaison

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Coordinator Credentialing Senior to lead credentialing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and proper staffing. You will verify education, training, and clinical credentials, advise leadership, and manage major credentialing projects with a focus on process improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, adherence to HIPAA, and mentoring staff to uphold high standards in credentialing and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 3 years related experience preferred.
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Medical Staff Coordinator (CMSC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of credentialing.
• Serves as role model and mentor to others in interfacing relevant roles.
• Preceptor to others in duties related to credentialing.
• Cross trains other staff for major job responsibilities as appropriate for optimum functioning.
• Serves as liaison between staff and administration.
• Oversees credentialing activities.
• Precepts and mentors designated staff personnel.
• Coordinates staff with regulators.
• May facilitate staff meetings.
• May be responsible for meeting agendas and minutes to facilitate informed participation.
• Tracks current licensure required for staff.
• May record and track meeting attendance as required by staff bylaws for maintaining staff status.
• May provide support for Due Process Proceedings by attending hearings and appeals meetings.
• Tracks documentation necessary for granting special or new privileges.
• Updates the database for credentials, keeps system current.
• May help coordinate staff functions.
• Follow CHRISTUS HIPAA guidelines for PHI protection.
• Collaborate with other departments to accomplish tasks.
• Responsible for compliance with credentialing and accrediting standards.
• Communication, coordination, collaboration with customers internal and external.
• Responsible for at least one major project contributing to department initiatives.
• Liaison to staff on credentialing matters and related issues.
• Manages projects and timelines for high-quality work.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Coordinator Credentialing Senior to lead credentialing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and proper staffing. You will verify education, training, and clinical credentials, advise leadership, and manage major credentialing projects with a focus on process improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, adherence to HIPAA, and mentoring staff to uphold high standards in credentialing and regulatory readiness.