H-1B Visa Credentialing Coordinator Jobs
Credentialing Coordinator roles sit at the intersection of healthcare administration and compliance, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Many hospitals, health systems, and managed care organizations actively file LCAs for this title under SOC code 11-9111.
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The Credentialing Coordinator works at the direction of the Director of Medical Staff Services. This position performs credentialing and recredentialing for the purpose of Medical and Advance Practice Clinician membership and privileging in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, Policy and Procedure, and in alignment with appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g. DNV, The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, etc.)
The Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator manages practitioner files, working cooperatively with practitioners, internal departments, and contract groups ensuring the seamless and timely flow of credentials information in order to meet credentialing deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates Medical/APC Staff credentialing (initial, reappointment applications, temporary privileges and requests for additional privileges) from receipt to approval
- Collects and analyzes documents, data and verifications and prepares reports by monitoring data published by regulatory agencies and boards, OIG, NPDB and other applicable sources, screening for any adverse actions
- Collaborates with practitioners and/or contract and practice group contacts regarding status of applications, credentialing issues, pending expirations or expirations of required licensure and certifications, or questions related to credentialing and to ensure timely credentialing
- Coordinate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies to resolve discrepancies
- Maintains and updates provider databases and files with current documentation
- Prepare reports and assist in audits to support organizational compliance.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body regulations - DNV, NCQA, Joint Commission, CMS CoPs, NM state statutes
- Assists with special projects as assigned
Requirements:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or Bachelor degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work history.
Experience:
- Two or more years’ experience in health care environment working directly with physicians, advanced practice professionals, and office staff demonstrating the ability to complete assigned tasks independently or with minimum supervision.
- Credentialing or Medical Staff experience desired.
- Above average verbal and written communication skills to promote excellent customer relations, with ability to transmit and receive information accurately
- Strong reading and writing skills in English
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong understanding of technology with ability to learn new software programs including database and cloud-based services
- Ability to work in stressful situations and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Must have critical thinking skills to execute the detailed job functions
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
- Current Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) through the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) or must become certified within twenty-four (24) months after date of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
The Credentialing Coordinator works at the direction of the Director of Medical Staff Services. This position performs credentialing and recredentialing for the purpose of Medical and Advance Practice Clinician membership and privileging in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, Policy and Procedure, and in alignment with appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g. DNV, The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, etc.)
The Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator manages practitioner files, working cooperatively with practitioners, internal departments, and contract groups ensuring the seamless and timely flow of credentials information in order to meet credentialing deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates Medical/APC Staff credentialing (initial, reappointment applications, temporary privileges and requests for additional privileges) from receipt to approval
- Collects and analyzes documents, data and verifications and prepares reports by monitoring data published by regulatory agencies and boards, OIG, NPDB and other applicable sources, screening for any adverse actions
- Collaborates with practitioners and/or contract and practice group contacts regarding status of applications, credentialing issues, pending expirations or expirations of required licensure and certifications, or questions related to credentialing and to ensure timely credentialing
- Coordinate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies to resolve discrepancies
- Maintains and updates provider databases and files with current documentation
- Prepare reports and assist in audits to support organizational compliance.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body regulations - DNV, NCQA, Joint Commission, CMS CoPs, NM state statutes
- Assists with special projects as assigned
Requirements:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or Bachelor degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work history.
Experience:
- Two or more years’ experience in health care environment working directly with physicians, advanced practice professionals, and office staff demonstrating the ability to complete assigned tasks independently or with minimum supervision.
- Credentialing or Medical Staff experience desired.
- Above average verbal and written communication skills to promote excellent customer relations, with ability to transmit and receive information accurately
- Strong reading and writing skills in English
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong understanding of technology with ability to learn new software programs including database and cloud-based services
- Ability to work in stressful situations and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Must have critical thinking skills to execute the detailed job functions
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
- Current Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) through the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) or must become certified within twenty-four (24) months after date of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Credentialing Coordinator
Verify your SOC code before applying
Credentialing Coordinator positions are typically filed under SOC 11-9111 (Medical and Health Services Managers). Confirm the employer's LCA uses this code, since a misclassified SOC can trigger an RFE or prevailing-wage dispute during adjudication.
Check prevailing wages by metro area
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for SOC 11-9111 in your target city. Credentialing roles in rural health systems often pay at lower wage levels, which affects whether your offer clears the DOL threshold.
Target health systems with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled, and many health networks already are. Filtering for E-Verify-enrolled hospitals and physician groups narrows your list to employers already set up for compliant H-1B onboarding.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and employer type on Migrate Mate to find health systems and managed care organizations with active LCA filings for Credentialing Coordinator roles, so you're applying where sponsorship history already exists.
Get your credentials evaluation ready early
If your healthcare administration degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before you receive an offer. USCIS requires evidence that your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's, and delays here can push back the I-129 filing timeline.
Clarify cap-exempt status with academic medical centers
University hospitals and academic medical centers may qualify as cap-exempt institutions, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Ask your HR contact directly whether the employing entity holds cap-exempt status before counting on a lottery-free path.
H-1B Visa Credentialing Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Credentialing Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as healthcare administration, health information management, or a related discipline. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the role's complexity, such as NCQA or URAC accreditation oversight, requires specialized academic training rather than general business skills.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Credentialing Coordinator roles?
Health systems, academic medical centers, managed care organizations, and credentialing verification organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for Credentialing Coordinator positions on Migrate Mate, which pulls directly from DOL disclosure data so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness.
What happens to my H-1B status if my credentialing employer loses a hospital contract?
If your employer terminates your position, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period expires. Notify the new employer's HR or immigration counsel immediately so the I-129 transfer can be filed without a gap in authorized status.
Can a Credentialing Coordinator role be classified under a different SOC code that affects the H-1B filing?
Employers sometimes file under SOC 13-1071 (Human Resources Specialists) or SOC 11-9111 (Medical and Health Services Managers) depending on how the duties are scoped. The SOC code controls the prevailing wage level, so a misclassified code can either underpay the required wage or expose the employer to DOL audit risk. Review the LCA your employer submits and confirm the SOC reflects your actual day-to-day responsibilities.
Does my CPCS or CPMSM certification help with the H-1B specialty occupation analysis?
Indirectly, yes. Certifications like CPCS (Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist) or CPMSM (Certified Professional Medical Services Management) from NAMSS demonstrate that the profession has defined competency standards, which supports the argument that the role requires specialized knowledge. They don't replace the degree requirement, but USCIS can weigh industry credentials when evaluating whether a position is a recognized specialty.