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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

Provider Enrollment Specialist II - HP Enrollment Eligibility

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084

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Description Summary Coordinates Medicare and Medicaid enrollment/re-enrollment and managed care credentialing and contracting processes for providers. Serves as administrator for the billing system and assists practices with system issues. Maintains NPI files and provider numbers. Serves as customer service liaison. Monitors accounts receivable to maintain appropriate levels and reviews payments to maximize reimbursement. Interacts with patients, insurance carriers, the billing vendor, and practice personnel concerning patient accounts. Performs all functions in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Collects and maintains data on providers for Medicare and Medicaid enrollment

Prepares and submits applications to Medicare and Medicaid for new provider enrollments and existing provider updates; follows up by telephone or in writing, with carriers regarding application status

Complies with Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment guidelines

Requests NPI numbers for providers and clinics as necessary and maintains NPI files

Follows up, either by telephone or in writing, with insurance companies and patients regarding the processing of outstanding claims and/or appeals

Generates various reports to identify outstanding claims issues with provider numbers and non-payment

Communicates information to appropriate personnel

Educates staff on corrections, e.g. front-end entry errors in a positive, constructive manner

Collects and reviews managed care contracts for correct billing and payment terms

Identifies problem accounts and follows through to completion

Reviews Athena correspondence and unpostables

Participates in company sponsored enrollment/credentialing meetings and other educational activities

Participates in Billing System Training exercises and updates

Assists in training on the Billing System software package when necessary

Serves as a Superuser of the Billing System to be available to answer questions from the various clinics

Follows the CHRISTUS guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)

Maintains strict confidentiality

Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission

Maintains established CHRISTUS policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control

Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group's cultural diversity objectives

Performs other related work as required

Requirements

High School Diploma

1-3 years of Payer Enrollment experience

Solid knowledge and utilization of PC applications to include WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization and planning skills with demonstrated teamwork skills

Proven ability to interact with all levels of management and other Associates

Work Schedule 5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type Full Time

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