
Director, Credentialing and Enrollment
Foodsmart
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Define and execute the long-term vision for credentialing and enrollment, transitioning from manual processes to a tech-enabled, scalable operation.
- Lead and mentor the Credentialing & Enrollment team.
- Oversee the end-to-end enrollment process for Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial payers.
- Be the primary liaison for enterprise contract activations, ensuring our network meets specific payer density and licensing/credentialing requirements.
- Oversee initial credentialing and re-credentialing applications for registered dietitians.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of licensure, certifications, and sanctions via state licensing boards and exclusion lists, certification entities, OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE), National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), and System for Award Management (SAM) database.
- Maintain and update provider licensing, credentials, and insurance records in the credentialing database system
- Track license and certification expirations for medical staff to ensure timely renewals
- Own and manage delegated credentialing agreements.
- Lead all audit activities to ensure 100% compliance with NCQA, URAC, and CMS standards.
- Act as the operational bridge between Sales (new client launches), Clinical Quality and Operations (provider performance), and RCM (denial management related to enrollment).
- Leverage data to identify bottlenecks in the licensing/enrollment funnel.
- Use Excel/Sheets to track KPIs such as "Days to Enroll" and "Credentialing Pass Rates."
- Leverage AI for process improvement and automation.
- Lead the internal Credentialing Committee, presenting provider files and ensuring all primary source verifications (NPDB, OIG, SAM) are flawless.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and policies
- Maintain knowledge of current credentialing requirements and best practices (e.g., NCQA standards)
Requirements
- 7+ years in healthcare operations, with at least 3+ years specifically in a leadership role overseeing Credentialing and Payer Enrollment.
- Proven track record of managing multi-state licensure and enrollment for a distributed provider network.
- Deep knowledge of NCQA standards, CMS (Medicare/Medicaid) regulations, and the "alphabet soup" of the industry (CAQH, PECOS, NPPES, NPI).
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets and experience with credentialing software (e.g., Medallion).
- Bachelor’s degree required; CPCS or CPMSM certification is a significant plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Benefits
- Remote-First Company
- Flexible Unlimited PTO
- Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401k and FSA
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
credentialingenrollmentdata analysisproject managementprocess improvementautomationKPI trackinglicensure managementcompliance auditingprovider performance monitoring
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringorganizational skillstime managementcommunicationattention to detailindependenceteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
CPCSCPMSM