JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for managing provider enrollment, credentialing, re-credentialing, and enrollment for multiple behavioral health providers. It also assists with investigating billing issues related to contracting and credentialing. The position maintains up-to-date data for each provider in credentialing databases and online systems and ensures timely license and certification renewals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - Oversees the accurate collection of provider documents and information needed to contract and credential providers with insurance plans.
- Responsible for submitting initial and recredentialing applications to payers.
- Manages multiple provider CAQH profiles, responds and completes attestations and verification related to providers.
- Monitors applications and follows up as required and is able to respond to provider and department leadership related to the status of applications.
- Identifies and maintains relationships with payer representatives to assist in any issues.
- Maintains copies of current state licenses, DEA certificates, malpractice coverage and any other required credentialing documents for all providers.
- Stay current on current health plans and agencies within the cost centers being managed.
- Audits health plan directories for current and accurate provider information.
- Assist with department projects.
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: - High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of relevant payer enrollment, as well as CAQH and managed care contracting experience, is preferred.
SKILLS: - Knowledge and understanding of the credentialing process.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including letters, memos, and emails.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to research and analyze data.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff, and contacts outside the organization.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access) and internet resources.