Exceptional Healthcare

Community hospitals delivering 24/7 emergency care

Credentialing Specialist 2

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Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Three to five years of credentialing experience in a hospital or multi-facility healthcare system is required.
Demonstrated experience with physician credentialing and privileging is required.
Strong working knowledge of credentialing standards, including Joint Commission, NCQA, and CMS, is required.
Understanding of multi-state licensure requirements, credentialing variations, and regulatory compliance is required.
Familiarity with medical staff bylaws and privileging processes across multiple facilities is required.
Proficiency with credentialing software systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is required.
Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workload with competing priorities is required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive provider information is required.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally is required.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle credentialing and recredentialing processes for physicians across multiple hospital locations and states to ensure compliance with payors.
Perform primary source verification of licensure, board certifications, education, training, work history, and malpractice coverage.
Ensure compliance with federal and state-specific regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies across facilities.
Maintain and update provider credentialing files and databases accurately.
Monitor expiration dates for licenses, certifications, DEA registrations, and privileges, and ensure timely renewals.
Ensure facilities and providers are credentialed with payors to support proper payment.
Interpret and apply medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations across multiple facilities.
Serve as a liaison between providers, department leaders, and administrative teams to resolve credentialing issues.
Assist with payer enrollment and revalidation for multiple states as needed.
Participate in internal audits, regulatory surveys, and accreditation reviews, and maintain readiness.
Identify process improvement opportunities and support standardization across the health system.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and data security standards.

Desired Qualifications

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working with multi-state licensure and regulatory requirements is strongly preferred.
Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) certification is preferred.

Job Summary:
The Credentialing Specialist II is responsible for managing the end-to-end credentialing and privileging process for physicians across a multi-state hospital system. This mid-level role requires strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and the ability to work independently while ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. The specialist collaborates with medical staff leadership, providers, and administrative teams to ensure timely and accurate credentialing operations.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle credentialing and recredentialing processes for physicians across multiple hospital locations and states to ensure compliance with payors.
Perform thorough primary source verification of licensure, board certifications, education, training, work history, and malpractice coverage
Ensure compliance with federal, state-specific, and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS) across all facilities
Maintain and update provider credentialing files and databases with a high degree of accuracy
Monitor and track expiration dates for licenses, certifications, DEA registrations, and privileges; ensure timely renewals
Ensure that both facility and provider are credentialed with all payors to ensure proper payment from the payor.
Interpret and apply medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations across multiple facilities
Serve as a liaison between providers, department leaders, and administrative teams to resolve credentialing issues
Assist with payer enrollment and revalidation for multiple states as needed
Participate in internal audits, regulatory surveys, and accreditation reviews; ensure readiness at all times
Identify process improvement opportunities and support standardization across the health system
Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and data security standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong working knowledge of credentialing standards (Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS)
Understanding of multi-state licensure requirements, credentialing variations, and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with medical staff bylaws and privileging processes across multiple facilities
High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workload with competing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with credentialing software systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive provider information

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Experience:

3–5 years of credentialing experience in a hospital or multi-facility healthcare system
Demonstrated experience with physician credentialing and privileging required
Experience working with multi-state licensure and regulatory requirements strongly preferred

Certifications (Preferred):

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) or Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally

WORK CONDITIONS

On-site role within the corporate office
May require occasional travel between facilities within the health system
Regular interaction with physicians, leadership, and administrative staff
Occasional early morning or late afternoon meetings for medical staff committees

Additional Information
This role is critical in supporting a geographically diverse healthcare system by ensuring providers meet all credentialing and privileging standards across multiple states. The Credentialing Specialist II helps maintain regulatory compliance, supports patient safety, and contributes to efficient provider onboarding and retention.

About the Company

Exceptional Healthcare

Community hospitals delivering 24/7 emergency care

Exceptional Healthcare operates a network of community hospitals in underserved and rural areas, delivering emergency, trauma, and inpatient care. Its facilities provide a 24/7 emergency department, private single-occupancy inpatient rooms, on-site laboratories, and full radiology services (CT, X-ray, ultrasound). The company builds and runs these hospitals in smaller communities to offer accessible, high-quality medical services with short ER wait times, supported by in-network insurance acceptance and adherence to the Federal No Surprises Act for emergency services. Revenue comes from providing these medical services. Led by Saeed Mahboubi as part of a family-owned organization, Exceptional Healthcare is expanding its footprint with new hospitals in multiple states and plans for continued growth in additional states, aiming to reach more rural populations and improve access to comprehensive emergency and inpatient care.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dallas, TX
Founded: 2016

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