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Allied Digestive Health
Payer Enrollments
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What they do
An Enrollment Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. Assists eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.
$58,045 / year median in New Jersey
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Coordinate with vendor to prepare, submit, and track provider enrollment, re-enrollment, and revalidation applications with commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers.
- Monitor enrollment status and follow up with payers to ensure timely processing and approval.
- Maintain accurate provider demographic, licensure, credentialing, and enrollment data within internal systems.
- Coordinate meetings with health plans and/or funders. Manage provider roster updates, contract participation changes, terminations, and practice location additions or closures.
- Research and resolve enrollment-related claim denials and reimbursement issues.
- Ensure compliance with payer requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
- Generate enrollment status reports and communicate progress to stakeholders. Serve as a subject matter expert regarding payer enrollment processes and requirements.
- Utilize credentialing and practice management software.
- Provide administrative support to the Credentialing Department as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive provider and organizational information. Qualifications & Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Willingness to learn healthcare credentialing systems and payer portals. Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of healthcare payer enrollment, credentialing, revenue cycle, or related healthcare administration experience.
- Prior healthcare office, administrative, internship, or customer service experience required.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer enrollment processes. Experience with credentialing, revenue cycle, or medical office operations.
- CPMSM, CPCS, CPES, or related industry certification is preferred but not required.