Role Description
As a Medical Credentialing Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our providers meet the highest standards of care and compliance. You’ll oversee the full lifecycle of credentialing and re-credentialing, helping us maintain trust with patients, providers, and regulators while keeping operations running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on precision, organization, and collaboration—and who wants to directly impact the quality and safety of care we deliver every day.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Credentialing Excellence
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Manage the credentialing and re-credentialing processes for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
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Verify licenses, certifications, education, training, and work history to ensure providers are fully qualified.
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Maintain accurate and complete credentialing files, ensuring all staff are cleared before providing care.
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Compliance & Standards
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Stay current on federal, state, and accreditation requirements (CMS, Joint Commission, NCQA, etc.).
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Track expiration dates for licensure, certifications, and accreditations to ensure seamless renewals.
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Safeguard provider and facility compliance with healthcare laws and standards at all times.
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Data & Reporting
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Maintain up-to-date credentialing databases and systems.
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Create reports for leadership and regulatory agencies.
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Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
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Collaboration & Communication
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Serve as the go-to contact for providers, accreditation organizations, and external vendors.
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Partner with HR, Medical Staff Services, and leadership to keep credentialing processes on track.
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Provide updates and proactive recommendations on credentialing status and timelines.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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2–3 years of credentialing, healthcare administration, or related experience.
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Background in medical staff services, healthcare compliance, or insurance credentialing a plus.
Requirements
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Solid knowledge of credentialing processes and healthcare compliance.
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Strong organizational skills and eye for detail—you don’t let things slip through the cracks.
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Comfortable using credentialing databases and related software.
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Excellent communicator—clear, professional, and collaborative.
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Able to balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Benefits
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Curana Health has been named the 147th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list.
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Curana ranked 16th in the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21st in Texas.
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This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.