Provider Enrollment Specialist

As a Provider Enrollment Analyst, you will be responsible for the provider enrollment process. Your duties will include the review, research, analysis, and processing of provider enrollment applications. You will also ensure the integrity of the providers' files and ensure suppliers comply with established standards and guidelines.

Worksite :

This position is full-time (40-hours / week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM. Onsite work will be located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC, 29203. You may be required to travel between buildings.

What You'll Do :

• May perform any or all of the following in the enrollment of providers : determines the acceptability of provider enrollment applications (which may be used for initial full application, reenrollment, reactivation, change of information); provides in-depth review and verification / validation of provider data; verifies provider data by use of information databases and various organizations / agencies to ensure authenticity; sets up / tests EFT accounts. Processes / enters / updates provider data information / applications into appropriate enrollment database used in evaluating / tracking the processing of the application and / or updating of provider directories.
• Provides quality service and communicates effectively with external / internal customers in response to inquiries (correspondence, telephone).
• Obtains information from internal department, providers, government and / or private agencies, etc. to resolve discrepancies / problems.
• Supplies enrollment applications and general information on the enrollment process to interested enrollees.
• Contributes to and participates on special projects related to provider files.
• Assists technical support staff with testing system changes related to provider files.
• Assists with process improvements related to provider enrollment.
• Assists with provider education and provider services training.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following :

Required Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalency : Four years of job-related work experience, working in an office environment or associate's and two years job-related work experience.

Required Work Experience : Customer service experience in an office setting.

Required Skills and Abilities : Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Good judgment skills required. Effective customer service and organizational skills required. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. Basic business math proficiency required. Analytical or critical thinking skills required. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

Required Software and Tools : Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have the Following :

Preferred Education : Bachelor's degree-in business administration or health administration.

Preferred Skills and Abilities : In-depth knowledge of provider certification process, claims processing operations / systems, and pricing methodology and discount programs. In-depth knowledge of Medicare program instructions / regulations related to provider enrollment / issues. Effective presentation skills.