(Remote) Provider Contracting & Credentialing Coordinator

(Remote) Provider Contracting and Credentialing Coordinator Location requirement: Must live in the US in EST and reside in the Eastern (ET) or Central Time (CT) Zone. Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm ET Pay starts: $21+/hr Mental Health & Addiction Field Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence‑based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness. Benefits Health, Vision, Dental, Employer Matched 401(k) STD, LTD, and Employer Paid Term Life Policy - up to $50k Employer Matched HSA - up to $1500 a year company contribution Employee Wellness Program - reduce employee premiums $40/mo Free MDLive telehealth benefit Paid Time Off - Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Employee Referral Bonus Role Overview The Provider Contracting and Credentialing Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for assisting the organization with payer contracting efforts, including but not limited to provider applications, contract analysis, negotiations, credentialing of facilities and medical/clinical providers. This position ensures the contracting and credentialing department works successfully with multiple departments including Sales/Marketing, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Medical and Operations. Core Job Duties Ensures that all medical and clinical staff are appropriately credentialed with all payers and payer requirements. Assists the credential manager in identifying new hire needs to ensure appropriate credentials are in line with payer needs. Reviews and prepares payer credentialing applications and recredentialing applications for completeness and accuracy. Works with providers and the credentialing department to ensure required information is available to complete processes. Works in tandem with ARS Teams (Business Development, Marketing and Finance) to identify opportunities for company growth in terms of managed care contracts. Evaluates and analyzes contract proposals and works with SVP to negotiate best possible contract rates for ARS. Direct contact and liaison between payers and ARS facilities as it relates to contracts, addendums, and credentialing needs. Conduct quality control audits of files and take necessary actions to remediate and prevent future errors. Prepare reports for internal and external use. Works with billing department to address non‑participation or dis‑enrolled providers. Qualifications Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in provider or payer contracting and credentialing. Knowledge of Hospital and/or Behavioral Contracting and Reimbursement. CAQH requirements and profiles, credentialing and re‑credentialing applications for facilities and payer contracting. Strong computer knowledge. This role requires the employee to utilize their own personal computer, meeting expectations of the company's software and virus security standards. Technical Requirements: Windows 11 with latest update installed. Chromebooks and Apple computers are not compatible. An up‑to‑date antivirus software. Working camera and microphone. ARS does offer some reimbursement for remote office equipment. EEO Statement The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups for participation in a complaint of discrimination or for opposition to discriminatory practices. We are proud to be a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr