Provider Enrollment Credentialing Coordinator 1

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Credentialing Specialist to manage physician and provider credentialing, ensure timely enrollment, and maintain accurate records in CACTUS. The role collaborates with Medical Staff Office, Clinic Directors, and enrollment teams to keep all credentials current and compliant.

Responsibilities include obtaining NPI numbers, coordinating with payers, and preparing reports for the Credentialing Committee while educating partners on policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 1 year of healthcare credentialing/enrollment experience preferred, or 5+ years in credentialing.
• Three years' experience with Wisconsin and Illinois Medicare/Medicaid credentialing regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of credentialing requirements for physicians and other providers.
• Process provider enrollments and obtain NPI numbers as needed.
• Use CACTUS to track applications, payer numbers, and expirations.
• generate reports for Credentialing Committee, Patient Accounts, and clinics.
• educate partners on credentialing policies and procedures.

Skills

Numerical skills

Computer skills

Language proficiency

Reasoning ability

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

CACTUS

Patient accounting software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstands and maintains an in depth knowledge regarding the requirements for credentialing physicians with Wisconsin and Illinois Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and other third payers as necessary.Responsible for implementing and obtaining NPI numbers per provider.Works closely with the Medical Staff Office, Clinic Directors, Clinic Finance, Information Systems and physician recruiters to obtain necessary information on new physicians to complete the credentialing process, in a timely manner, necessary to get claims paid.Understands the idiosyncrasies of the government forms, which forms are used and what information is necessary for credentialing physicians, physical therapists, CRNAs (Nurse Anesthetists), Physician Assistants, and residents.Responsible for investigation or follow-up of claims work que.Understands facility enrollment as appropriate.Utilizes a system, such as CACTUS, to house and maintain all credentialing information, to include, but not be limited to: when applications are submitted, when payer numbers were received, and what numbers have been assigned to each individual, by location and payer. Ensures confidentiality and accuracy of all credentialing information.Utilizes the information in Cactus to ensure the re-credentialing process begins prior to any expiration of current statuses/numbers.Obtains and maintains information necessary for credentialing Illinois physicians with each Mercy laboratory in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Public Aid. Processes information on a timely basis and monitors expiration dates.As appropriate, is knowledgeable and completes forms/documents as necessary for obtaining provider numbers for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) by location. Monitors expiration dates and initiates the re-certification process in a timely manner.Responsible for ensuring that all the data maintained in Cactus is current and that all personal information is kept confidential.Responsible for communicating payer numbers received to a Patient Accounts Application Analyst to ensure the McKesson Plus system is current with the information necessary for timely billing of claims.Provides reports as necessary for the Credentialing Committee, Patient Accounts, clinics, etc.Facilitates communication within Mercy Health System on the credentialing process by being an active participant on the Credentialing Committee.Develops, maintains, and implements policies and procedures necessary to support the credentialing process.Responsible for educating partners in the application of the credentialing policies and proceduresEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEAssociate's degree and 1 year of healthcare credentialing/enrollment experience preferred (healthcare facility, managed care setting, CVO, medical staff office, or enrollment), or a minimum of 5 years of experience in credentialing (preferred), or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a healthcare business support area required.Three years' experience working with Wisconsin and Illinois Medicare and Medicaid credentialing regulations, plus managed care payers preferred.CERTIFICATION/LICENSUREN/AOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESMathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Patient Accounting software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. CACTUS experience a plus.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONN/ASUPERVISESMay supervise as designated by Director.PAY RANGE:$20.72 - $33.15Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women