Role Description
The Payor Enrollment Specialist is responsible for processing provider enrollment, credentialing, and re-credentialing applications while maintaining accurate provider records and managing relationships with insurance payors, healthcare facilities, and internal stakeholders. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting established turnaround times and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Provider Enrollment & Credentialing
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Prepare, submit, and track provider enrollment applications for Medicaid, Managed Care, and other insurance payors.
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Process credentialing and re-credentialing applications for healthcare providers.
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Manage payer-specific enrollment requirements across multiple facilities and contracts.
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Monitor credentialing and enrollment application statuses and follow up as needed.
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Provider Data Management
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Maintain provider credentialing records and databases.
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Update and manage provider CAQH profiles, licensure information, board certifications, and insurance documentation.
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Ensure provider rosters remain accurate and current.
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Maintain CRM records, mail logs, and utility logs.
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Stakeholder Communication
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Build and maintain professional relationships with providers, payors, hospitals, and credentialing contacts.
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Respond promptly to credentialing and enrollment requests.
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Coordinate signature requests and ensure timely completion of required documentation.
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Escalate unresolved provider documentation issues when necessary.
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Compliance & Quality
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Ensure all Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled securely and in compliance with company standards.
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Support compliance initiatives by communicating credentialing issues and status updates appropriately.
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Meet established accuracy and turnaround-time expectations.
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Participate in credentialing committee activities as needed.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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1+ years of payor enrollment experience, specifically with Medicaid and Managed Care payors.
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Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Excellent verbal communication and professional telephone etiquette.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Requirements
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Some college coursework or equivalent professional experience.
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Understanding of medical terminology.
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CPCS (Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist) certification.
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Experience maintaining provider credentialing databases and CAQH profiles.
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Experience working in healthcare credentialing, enrollment, or revenue cycle operations.
Benefits
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A mission-based company with an amazing company culture.
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Paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
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Health Savings Account (with employer contribution) or Flexible Spending Account options.
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Paid Parental Leave.
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Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
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Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
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Optional Short Term Disability Buy-up plan.
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401(k) Savings Plan, with ROTH option.
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Legal Plan.
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Identity Theft Services.
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Mental health support and resources.
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Employee Referral program β join our team, bring your friends, and get paid.