Dental Insurance Credentialing Supervisor

Bright Direction Dental LLC.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefit options

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Bright Direction Dental LLC. is seeking an experienced Insurance Credentialing Supervisor to manage a centralized credentialing program and oversee provider enrollments. This hybrid role requires candidates to live in Illinois or NW Indiana and emphasizes strong compliance and detailed record-keeping.

Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of dental credentialing experience and excel in payor relations. Key responsibilities include overseeing credentialing operations and maintaining accurate fee schedules.

At Bright Direction Dental, we offer competitive medical and vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dental credentialing experience in a lead role.
• Strong compliance and payor enrollment expertise.
• Exceptional attention to detail and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the centralized credentialing program for all affiliated offices.
• Maintain accurate fee schedules and collaborate with the Director of RCM.
• Serve as the primary compliance contact for credentialing inquiries.

Skills

Dental credentialing experience

Compliance expertise

Payor enrollment knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Bright Direction Dental partners with exceptional dental practices across six states; IL, IN, MI, OH, MO, and WI, operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where dedicated professionals build strong relationships and deliver outstanding patient care. We believe excellence starts with our people — their work ethic, values, and commitment to growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Insurance Credentialing Supervisor, you’ll continue to build and maintain a centralized credentialing program. You’ll manage provider enrollment, keep all payor relationships active and compliant, and serve as the company’s internal expert on all things credentialing. This is a high-visibility role with real organizational impact.

Hybrid position but candidate must live within Illinois or NW Indiana.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Credentialing Operations

• Oversee the centralized credentialing program for all affiliated offices and providers
• Oversee the credentialing database, ensuring data accuracy and reporting to downstream systems
• Coordinate electronic credentialing applications from distribution through timely delivery to payors
• Monitor turnaround times and maintain meticulous records on all credentialing projects
• Track provider licenses and certificates, ensuring expirables are renewed ahead of deadline
• Maintain an up-to-date provider and location roster at all times

Fee Schedules & Payor Relations

• Maintain accurate fee schedules across all practice management systems
• Collaborate with the Director of RCM on fee schedule negotiations
• Bring forward participation plan recommendations based on practice and provider needs
• Conduct credentialing audits in compliance with existing insurance contracts

Compliance & Partnerships

• Serve as the primary compliance contact for all internal and external credentialing inquiries
• Present credentialing insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Build strong communication bridges between BDD support teams, practice teams, and payors
• Support onboarding credentialing for all new affiliated offices and providers
• Stay current on credentialing trends, regulatory requirements, and dental industry changes

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of dental credentialing experience in a lead role
• Strong compliance and payor enrollment expertise
• Exceptional attention to detail and record-keeping
• Multi-site or DSO experience a plus

The annual salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $80,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.

BENEFITS

Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week)

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options

All Employees

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.