Payer Enrollment Specialist

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Payer Enrollment Specialist in the Washington, DC area to manage provider enrollment with major insurance vendors. You will ensure timely enrollment, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with the credentialing team on updates and terminations.

The role requires 1-3+ years in office or healthcare settings, with experience in payer enrollment and MD-Staff. Competitive benefits and a clear career path are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent experience accepted.
• 1-3+ years in office, administrative, healthcare or related roles.
• Operational experience with payer enrollment software such as MD-Staff.
• Experience with delegated roster management for insurance payers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage payer enrollment applications for initial enrollment and re-enrollment.
• Coordinate with payers to keep provider enrollment records current for government and commercial payers.
• Develop monthly delegated provider rosters and ensure provider status accuracy.
• Collaborate with credentialing to update enrollments and terminations as needed.
• Enter and maintain provider data in enrollment systems and generate status reports.

Skills

Customer service

Office operations

Healthcare knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

Tools

MD-Staff

Job description

Job Family:Patient Account Representative CredentialsTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:NoneThe Payer Enrollment Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate enrollment of healthcare providers with major insurance vendors for a moderately sized medical group. This position manages payer enrollment functions and coordinates closely with the medical credentialing team for provider updates, resolves enrollment issues, and manages delegated provider rosters to ensure compliance with insurance payer requirements.What You Will Do:Payer Enrollment and Compliance:Complete and manage payer applications for initial enrollment and re-enrollment, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.Coordinate with insurance payers to maintain accurate provider enrollment records for both government and commercial payers.Develop and distribute monthly delegated provider rosters, ensuring all provider status information remains current and accurate.Collaboration and Issue Resolution:Work closely with the medical credentialing team to ensure seamless updates for provider enrollments and terminations.Serve as a point of contact for payer enrollment inquiries and issues, providing timely support to both internal teams and external partners.Proactively identify and resolve enrollment-related issues with insurance payers to minimize delays and maintain provider compliance.Data and Enrollment Management:Accurately enter, maintain, and update provider information in payer enrollment systems, following data standards.Utilize MD-Staff or similar software to track application statuses and ensure timely follow-up on pending enrollment requests.Regularly update tracking spreadsheets to monitor outstanding items, follow up as necessary, and provide enrollment reports to leadership and stakeholders.Operational Support:Ensure all active providers are enrolled with relevant payers and submit timely updates for provider terminations or other changes.Generate reports on enrollment progress, compliance, and delegated roster updates, sharing findings with internal stakeholders and recommending improvements as needed.Complete all job-related duties as assigned to support the efficiency and success of the payer enrollment process.What You Will Need: High School Diploma / GED or 3 years of relevant equivalent experience in lieu of Diploma / GED.1-3+ year's experience in office, business, operations, customer service or healthcare field.What Would Be Nice to Have:Operational experience with MD-Staff or other payer enrollment software.Experience with delegated roster management for insurance payers.#LI-DNI#IndeedSponsoredThe annual salary range for this position is $35,000.00-$58,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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