Who we are:
At Better Life Partners, we provide what it takes to heal from addiction. Wherever. Whenever.
We focus on bringing high quality, accessible and value-based effective tech-enabled care to those with Addiction Disorders, especially those in communities for whom traditional care has been found lacking. We provide evidence-based, scalable, holistic healthcare while working alongside community-based organizations to ensure that our care is accessible, non-punitive and responsive to our communities. We build trusted relationships and healing spaces to nourish Belonging, Love, and Purpose.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking team that is transforming the field of substance use disorder treatment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
At Better Life Partners, we are revolutionizing the way substance use disorders are treated, and we're looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team as a
Contracting and Credentialing Associate. As a Contracting and Credentialing Associate, you will play an essential role ensuring that individuals undergoing treatment for substance use disorders receive care, all from the comfort of your own home.
The role:
We are seeking a Contracting and Credentialing Associate to join BLP’s Contracting and Credentialing team. The Associate will help obtain and submit applications for new fee-for-service contracts, credential providers with health plans and maintain accurate fee schedules. The Associate will collaborate with our RCM and Finance team to help ensure that our contracts are in compliance and up-to-date, and ensure that BLP is appropriately reimbursed for services.
This job is for you if you have a passion for improving health care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, appreciate interacting with different people and roles virtually across multiple states, have a great attention to detail and are diligent about follow-up and follow-through. The job requires a passion for keeping track of complex processes and ensuring things move to completion.
What you will do:
- Follow up directly with health plans throughout the contracting process until BLP is enrolled as a provider group with the payor
- Assist with credentialing application follow-up requests which includes directly coordinating with BLP’s credentialing vendor
- Update credentialing records and assist in maintaining expired records in BLP’s credentialing platform and CAQH
- Maintain a repository of BLP fee-for-service and value based contracts, addendums, renewal terms, and required notification or due dates
- Maintain new and existing service locations for all existing contracts
- Maintain service locations internally within our EHR and Practice Management systems
- Maintain a common provider directory/database for enrollment with payors (provider roster)
- Support creating and updating contract summaries per payor in all states for RCM
- Assist with all contracting, credentialing and fee schedule administration and ad-hoc projects as needed
You are a good fit if you:
- Have experience supporting payor contracting and credentialing agreements with various insurance companies (Medicaid, MCOs, Medicare, and commercial plans etc.) across various states
- Are highly organized with acute attention to detail
- Have an optimistic mindset and are goal oriented
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Enjoy working in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
It will also be great if you are:
- Knowledgeable in the physical & mental health industry - terminology, regulations, and billing process
- Have familiarity with CAQH and experience with payor portals
This position is remote (work from home) with expectation of attending team meetings quarterly. Candidates must reside in one of the following states:
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, or Connecticut.
Work from home requirements:
- Must have internet service with minimum upload/download ability
- Company will provide equipment (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse and headset) plus a remote work stipend
- Must have a quiet space to speak to members with minimal background noise
- Must understand the importance of protected health information and ensure any data/information is not visible to others
This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. The starting range for this position is $20.22 - $25.16 per hour + equity + benefits. The final compensation package is influenced by various factors such as experience, education, degrees earned, market data, and business requirements.
We offer: - A Competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Employee stock options for all full time employees;
- Health insurance, dental and vision coverage;
- Paid time off, sick and wellness days;
- Employer-paid life insurance and long term disability coverage;
- Professional and educational reimbursements;
- Remote work stipend; and
- 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match
- An environment that will challenge and engage you, supporting you to develop and grow professionally and personally
- A collaborative and supportive work environment that will value family life, diversity, equity and inclusion
- The chance to make a significant positive impact on the lives of the millions of people who otherwise might not have access to life-saving care
At Better Life Partners, we believe our work directly correlates to the diverse perspectives of our team. Better Life Partners celebrates inclusion and is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer to all qualified applicants, ensuring individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification. Persons of color, women, LGBTQIA candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Better Life Partners prides itself on being a recovery-friendly workplace.
