Cayuga Health System·City of Ithaca, New York
The role is responsible for the initial and ongoing maintenance of provider enrollment and organization data to ensure network compliance. It involves acting as a liaison between providers, health plans, and regulatory agencies to manage applications and revalidations.
Job Description: Position Entity Centralus Health
Provider Enrollment Specialist Position Code Department Cayuga Health Partners - Clinical Integration Pay Range/Grade FLSA Status Non-Exempt Position Type Full Time Remote Work Tier Exposure Category Reports To CHP Director, Provider Enrollment
Centralus Health Mission Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to success and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve. Job Summary The Provider Enrollment Specialist is primarily responsible for the initial and ongoing maintenance of provider and organization data entry and enrollment needed to support multiple functions within the Cayuga Health Partners Network and Centralus Health. This positon will be responsible for completing provider enrollment applications according to internal policies, health plan policies, and other regulatory agencies such as NCQA, CMS, and NYS Department of Health, ensuring continued Network compliance. This position acts as a liaison between our Network, CHP providers and practices, and health plans. The Provider Enrollment Specialist will build and maintain professional relationships with Practice billing and credentialing staff, payer-provider representatives, and providers. Job Functions Perform provider enrollment activities as necessary.
Manage the completion and submission of provider enrollment applications for CHP providers according to plan specifications. Understand specific application requirements for each payer including pre-requisites, forms required, form completion requirements, supporting documentation (DEA, CV, etc.) and regulations.
Review and assess for completeness of information of enrollment documents, including current state licensure, liability insurance, DEA, etc.
Responsible for follow-up with physicians and providers on missing information needed to complete payer enrollment.
Responsible for the generating, mailing, tracking, and subsequent processing of provider revalidation applications. Interacts with representatives from health plans in an effort to resolve any delays in approvals as well as CHP Participants to answer inquiries and clarify requirements.
Update Provider Data Management System when new information is received.
Responsible for working with health plans on a routine basis to maintain their Provider Rosters.
Responsible for notification to health plan and applicable CHP participants. Notification includes date of contract termination, anticipated health plan termination (if different than contract termination) and provider for membership re-assignment.
Maintain a current and accurate Provider Roster, communicating provider changes to appropriate CHP staff to support Network Initiatives.
Maintains extensive working knowledge of provider enrollment.
Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above. Important Note: (*) indicates an essential function of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Essential functions are the core duties that are fundamental to the position and must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation. Education / Experience Qualifications Required: Education - Associate's degree Experience - Two to five (2-5) years of experience, including previous provider enrollment or credentialing experience with IPA / Medical Group / Hospital experience or healthcare operations experience (i.e. claims processing, billing, provider relations or contracting) Licensure - None required Preferred: Notary Public certification preferred
Physical Requirements Hybrid position available.
Preferred one to two days per week in the office as needed.
90% sitting; 10% standing Must be able to remain at a workstation and move around the workspace as needed to complete job tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This position may require occasional driving to practice locations.
The person in this position frequently communicates with Practices and Providers.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Candidates must have an associate's degree and two to five years of experience in provider enrollment, credentialing, or healthcare operations. A Notary Public certification is preferred.
Market context
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