Credentialing and Licensing Specialist

Comfort Medical, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Medical, LLC is seeking a Credentialing & Licensing Specialist to oversee payer enrollment, credentialing, recredentialing, revalidation, and regulatory reporting to ensure participation with government programs, managed care organizations, and commercial payers. This role ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, maintains licenses, and supports payer connectivity across systems.

The position acts as a liaison across departments to enable uninterrupted reimbursement and

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare administration, payer enrollment, credentialing, licensing, or provider relations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process payer enrollment, revalidation, credentialing, and re-credentialing applications for Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers.
• Maintain licenses, registrations, including Board of Pharmacy, DME permits, and accreditation requirements.
• Manage payer accounts, portals, demographic updates, and enrollment records.
• Set up EDI enrollments and payer connectivity requirements.
• Support Market Access Team with credentialing initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Healthcare admin

Payer enrollment

Credentialing

Licensing

Provider relations

Education

Associate degree

Healthcare Administration

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

EDI/ERA systems

Job description

Job Function Summary

The Credentialing & Licensing Specialist is responsible for overseeing all initial and ongoing payer enrollment, credentialing, recredentialing, revalidation, and regulatory reporting activities necessary to establish and maintain the Company's participation and good standing with government-funded healthcare programs, managed care organizations, and commercial insurance payers. This position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, contractual, and payer-specific requirements; obtains, renews, and maintains all required business and operational licenses and registrations, including Board of Pharmacy, HME/DMEPOS, facility, business, and Secretary of State filings; and manages the implementation and ongoing maintenance of payer information within the Company's patient management and billing systems. The role serves as a critical liaison across departments and external stakeholders to ensure accurate payer setup, operational readiness, uninterrupted reimbursement, corporate compliance, and continuous regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Process and complete payer enrollment, revalidation, credentialing, and re-credentialing applications for Medicare, Medicaid, managed care organizations, commercial health plans, and other contracted payers; monitor application status and perform follow-up to ensure timely participation and reimbursement.


• Manage administrative functions for all government, commercial, and managed care payer accounts, including portal administration, demographic maintenance, ownership updates, licensure updates, revalidations, and enrollment record management.


• Manage administrative functions related to company licenses, state DME permits, supplier registrations, business licenses, and accreditation requirements, including renewals, documentation, and compliance tracking.


• Maintain Medicare supplier enrollment records, including PECOS-related documentation, revalidations, site information, ownership updates, and compliance with Medicare supplier standards.


• Prepare and submit ownership disclosures, changes of information, corporate structure updates, adverse action disclosures, and other regulatory filings required by federal healthcare programs, state Medicaid programs, and commercial payers.


• Set up and maintain EDI enrollments, electronic claims submission processes, clearinghouse relationships, payer IDs, and related payer connectivity requirements.


• Process and complete any electronic funds transfer (EFT) applications and electronic remittance advice (ERA) applications.


• Maintain and update any contract-related reference sheets, job aids, tracking sheets, and reference guides as well as distribute any companywide internal FYI communications regarding new payer contracts or policy changes.


• Maintain reimbursement fee schedules and payer-specific pricing information within company systems; process annual and periodic updates for Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and contracted payer reimbursement methodologies.


• Maintain and communicate contracted payer participation status to internal stakeholders, referral sources, physician partners, distributors, vendors, and other business partners.


• Maintain and update any contract-related reference sheets, job aids, tracking sheets, and reference guides as well as distribute any companywide internal FYI communications regarding new payer contracts or policy changes.


• Aid and assist the Market Access Team with any applications or credentialing initiatives for the commercial contracts and health plans.


• Maintain compliance with Medicare supplier standards, accreditation requirements, Federal and State regulations, payer requirements, and company policies and procedures.


• Comfort Medical employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies.


• Other job duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.


• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare administration, payer enrollment, credentialing, licensing, provider relations, or related support functions.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software applications.


• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.


• Ability to interpret instructions, policies, and payer requirements and complete tasks independently.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers, or healthcare network operations.


• Knowledge of payer enrollment, credentialing, contracting, licensing, or regulatory compliance processes.


• Experience with payer portals, EFT/ERA enrollment, or provider/supplier data management.


• Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare privacy requirements.


• Experience in the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) industry preferred.

At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.


• Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.


• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.


• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.


• Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.


• Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued, and has a sense of belonging. Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way.


• Competitive Compensation: The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.07. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation for applicable experience and may also be eligible for bonuses and/or incentives. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Comfort Medical provides an extensive selection of name brand catheter and ostomy supplies to thousands of customers nationwide. Our attention to detail, unmatched customer service, and dedication to helping our customers live happier, healthier lives are just a few of the many reasons we are one of the fastest growing catheter and ostomy supply companies in the nation!

Comfort Medical employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Comfort Medical is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.

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