Job Information
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Credentialing Associate in Hingham, Massachusetts
Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue.
Key Responsibilities:
Validate and data enter provider enrollment, credentialing and maintenance related data for practitioners and providers joining the BCBSMA networks and those that are already engaged with BCBSMA using a variety of documentation and system resource including but not limited to: TPS, HURN, NASCO, IPM, Cactus, CAQH and CVO
Reviews contracts, applications and other supporting documentation for completeness of practitioner/provider data prior to entry into multiple systems.
Verifies data accuracy through supporting databases and websites including licensing boards, specialty boards, accreditation bureaus, sanction tracking websites and databases, etc..
Process new and update requests for enrollment, credentialing, and maintenance activity according to established policies, workflows and guidelines in a timely and accurate manner.
Periodically Responds to both internal and external inquiries about operational activity with innovative and creative solutions that result in increased levels of provider satisfaction
Identifies documentation, system, and other discrepancies and alerts management of discrepancies.
Coordinates with leaders and other team members to respond to priority requests and escalated provider issues as well as consistently achieve turnaround times and performance goals for quality and productivity.
Proactively shares information with other team members, and works in collaboration towards all departmental, divisional and corporate, goals.
Key Requirements:
Demonstrated customer-focus and service orientation
Strong data entry skills and attention to detail
Holds self accountable for achieving personal and team goals and improving BCBSMA performance
Proven ability to navigate in multiple systems simultaneously including Windows based and Web based environments
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
Self-motivated, takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility, ability to handle fast turnaround time and high volumes as needed
Personal commitment to high quality performance through integrity, accountability, compassion and teamwork
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of BCBSMA data systems desirable but not required.
Education/Relevant Experience:
HS diploma or equivalent, College degree desirable
One year of work experience in operations or service environment preferred
Operational and organizational credentialing knowledge a plus
Must healthcare/health plan background
Minimum Education Requirements:
High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above
LocationHinghamTime TypeFull time
Hourly Range: $22.70 - $27.81
The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.
This job is also eligible for variable pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?
We understand that the confidence gap (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/the-confidence-gap/359815/) and imposter syndrome (https://www.braintreepayments.com/blog/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/) can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.
As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture (https://careers.bluecrossma.org/us/en/culturepage) page. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community (https://careers.bluecrossma.org/us/en/jointalentcommunity?applyType=JTC) to stay “in the know” on all things Blue.
At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. We provide a flexible hybrid work model in which roles are designated as resident (on site 4-5 days/week), mobile (on site 1-3 days/week), or eworker (on site 0-3 days/month).
Voted as the highest in member satisfaction among Massachusetts commercial health plans by JD Power , Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We have been a market leader for over 75 years, and are consistently ranked among the nation's best health plans. Our daily efforts are dedicated to effectively serving our 2.8 million members, and consistently offering security, stability, and peace of mind to both our members and associates.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. We are dedicated to creating a refreshing and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path. We take pride in our diverse, community-centric, wellness-focused culture and believe every member of our team deserves to enjoy a positive work-life balance.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts's legal duty to furnish information.