Job ID: 9126727
Location: Irving, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 3-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Sigma Inc. is currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Provider Enrollment Specialist to join our onsite team in Irving, TX. This role is responsible for coordinating provider enrollment, credentialing, and billing system support while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
The Provider Enrollment Specialist coordinates Medicare and Medicaid enrollment and re-enrollment, manages provider credentialing and contracting, and supports billing system administration. This role also serves as a liaison between providers, insurance carriers, patients, and internal teams to ensure accurate billing, reimbursement, and compliance.
Manage Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment and re-enrollment processes
Prepare, submit, and track provider enrollment applications and updates
Follow up with insurance carriers regarding application status via phone or written communication
Maintain and update NPI (National Provider Identifier) files and provider records
Ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid enrollment guidelines
Monitor and follow up on outstanding claims, appeals, and accounts receivable
Analyze reports to identify billing issues, non-payment trends, and claim discrepancies
Serve as a customer service liaison between patients, insurance carriers, billing vendors, and clinic staff
Review payments and contracts to ensure accurate reimbursement and billing terms
Assist with billing system administration, troubleshooting, and training
Act as a Superuser for billing systems (e.g., Athena) to support clinic staff
Review correspondence, unpostables, and resolve problem accounts
Educate staff on billing corrections and front-end data entry improvements
Participate in credentialing meetings, training sessions, and system updates
Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards
Support organizational policies, quality assurance, and safety standards
Perform additional duties as assigned
High School Diploma or equivalent
1–3 years of payer enrollment or provider enrollment experience
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care enrollment processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Strong understanding of billing systems and claims processing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively and interact with all levels of staff and management
Experience with Athena or similar billing systems
Familiarity with credentialing and managed care contracts
Prior experience in healthcare administration or provider services