Credentialing & AR Specialist

DEPARTMENT: "Finance" (Hybrid)

Starting Salary: $20 - $22 (Hourly)

(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

We are seeking a Credentialing and Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to support the credentialing process and medical claims management. This role involves collecting and verifying provider documents, submitting credentialing applications, and ensuring timely renewals to maintain compliance. The specialist will maintain accurate records, document credentialing activities, and participate in meetings to address related issues. Additionally, responsibilities include assisting with claim submissions, payment posting, and intake, as well as monitoring aging claims, resolving billing errors, and managing unbilled reports. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in credentialing and medical billing.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for assisting the Credentialing & AR Specialist lead in management of the credentialing process for providers. Collect and verify required documents such as licenses, certifications, education credentials, and malpractice insurance. Submit credentialing applications to insurance companies, government agencies, and other credentialing bodies. Ensure timely renewal of provider credentials and licenses to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitor expiration dates and proactively initiate renewal processes to prevent lapses in credentials. Maintain accurate and up-to-date credentialing records in the organization's database or credentialing software. Document credentialing activities, updates, and communication with providers for audit and reporting purposes. Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and coordination in credentialing activities. More duties designated by the Credentialing & AR Specialist Lead.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires an HS Diploma and billing/credentialling experience. Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 9 Paid Holidays, flexible Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
  
  
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
  
  
  
  
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities - a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: (816) 508-3500 Fax: (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an

Equal Opportunity Employer