Provider Enrollment Specialist

Company: West Penn Allegheny Health System
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :GENERAL OVERVIEW:Coordinates and facilitates the enrollment of Allegheny Clinic professional providers with various payers for professional services reimbursement. Reviews provider credentialing and/or recredentialing data for accuracy based on licensing requirements and various insurer payer requirements. Obtains information from professional providers and other sources. Completes timely application processes based on payer specific formats. Continually follows up on enrollment and/or recredentialing statuses until complete. Resolves issues as they are identified in a timely manner. Maintains systems/applications used in the enrollment processes.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Completes provider payer enrollment/credentialing and recredentialing with all identified payers in a timely manner. Handles highly sensitive and confidential information regarding professional providers. (50%)Resolves enrollment issues through collaboration with physicians, non-physicians, office staff, management, contracting, insurers, and others as identified. Maintains positive working relationships with providers. Plays an active role in explaining and informing providers and practice/office managers of the submission requirements for credentialing/recredentialing processes, stressing the importance of compliance with these processes. (15%)Obtains updated provider information from various sources including provider offices, state licensing boards, malpractice insurance companies, residency training programs, etc. Identifies and resolves problems with primary source verification elements by interpreting, analyzing, and researching data. (10%)Proactively obtains updated provider credentialing data prior to expiration. Creates, develops, and maintains applicable matrices and/or utilizes departmental software that supports the enrollment functions. Completes all additions, updates, and deletions. Supports new provider onboarding processes as related to enrollment. (5%)Provides updates to on-site practice management staff and others with any changes to requirements for credentialing individual providers based on government and commercial payer credentialing processes. Proactively communicated any changes regarding contracting as it relates to enrollment and operations. (5%)Communicates updated payer enrollment information including payer provider numbers to practice operations in a timely manner while fostering working relationships and team work with departments, vendors, etc. (5%)Develops databases and spreadsheets for tracking organization providers. Ensures data is accessible/transparent for executive inquiries or other information as deemed necessary by management. (5%)Continuously searches for process improvements to achieve accuracy and efficiencies. (5%)Performs other duties as assigned or required.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum2 years experience in a physician medical practice with a basic understanding of various payer billing requirements and claims processing or experience with payer credentialing/enrollment requirementsAdvanced computer skills using word, excel, adobe and web-based applicationsExcellent customer service, follow-up, and communication skillsPreferredAssociate's degreeCertified Provider Credentialing Support (CPCS) by the National Association Medical Staff ServicesExperience with ECHO and/or professional provider credentialingDelegated credentialing experienceExperience with Cactus and/or other professional provider credentialing softwareDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this pliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. 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