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Credentialing Coordinator
The Credentialing Coordinator supports the Licensure Strategy department, which drives UT MD Anderson’s out-of-state licensing efforts in alignment with the Reach strategic theme and virtual care goals. The Credentialing Coordinator plays a key role in streamlining licensure and credentialing processes to reduce administrative burden for providers engaged in interstate medical practice while ensuring compliance with state and institutional requirements.
The Credentialing Coordinator works within MD Anderson Cancer Center, a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. In this role, the Credentialing Coordinator contributes directly to expanding access to care by supporting accurate, timely, and compliant out-of-state licensure for clinical faculty and other designated licensed practitioners.
The ideal candidate for the Credentialing Coordinator role brings prior data entry experience and is a collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative, a strong desire to learn, excellent communication skills, and consistent professionalism.
Minimum $25.48 – Midpoint $31.73 – Maximum $37.98 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.
Work Schedule: Remote within Texas , with the ability to come onsite based on business needs.
Why Us?
The Credentialing Coordinator supports MD Anderson’s mission to extend high-quality cancer care beyond Texas by enabling providers to practice across state lines efficiently and compliantly. This role offers meaningful exposure to complex regulatory environments, collaboration with clinical and administrative teams, and opportunities for professional growth while supporting work-life balance in a primarily remote setting.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Out-of-State Licensure Management
• Oversee the end-to-end process of obtaining and maintaining out-of-state licenses for MD Anderson clinical faculty and designated licensed practitioners
• Ensure timely submission of applications in compliance with state-specific regulations
• Track license expirations and manage renewal processes to prevent lapses in licensure
• Monitor ongoing maintenance requirements and proactively address licensure issues
Data Management and Quality Assurance
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the credentialing database
• Maintain integrity and completeness of licensure records
• Review prepopulated applications for accuracy and completeness
• Identify discrepancies, conduct research, and resolve deficiencies
• Escalate complex issues to leadership to ensure regulatory compliance
Administrative Liaison
• Serve as the primary point of contact for administrative support staff in clinical departments
• Provide guidance on licensure requirements and processes
• Facilitate communication to support a coordinated out-of-state licensing strategy
Process Documentation and Tracking
• Develop and maintain job aids, workflows, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance in licensure and credentialing processes
• Provide training and guidance to team members and stakeholders as needed
EDUCATION
• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: Three years experience in medical staff services, credentialing, accounting, auditing, or other related field
• Preferred: Prior data entry experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Preferred: CPCS – Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services upon hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
