Contracting, Credentialing & Billing Specialist (Remote) at Understood Care. . Location: Remote. Contracting, Credentialing & Billing Specialist (Remote). . Employment Type:. Full-Time, W-2. Compensation:. $20–$25 per hour (based on experience). . About Understood Care. . Understood Care was founded by clinicians, patient advocates, and healthcare leaders to make healthcare simpler, safer, and more supportive for older adults. We provide Medicare-covered patient advocacy services and work only for our clients, not hospitals or insurance companies, pairing each person with a dedicated advocate who helps them navigate care, reduce costs when possible, and make confident healthcare decisions because healthcare should feel human. . . Position Overview. . Understood Care is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized . Contracting, Credentialing & Billing Specialist. to support our provider operations. This role is critical in ensuring providers are properly contracted, credentialed, and reimbursed in a timely and accurate manner. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple workflows simultaneously.. . Key Responsibilities. . Contracting & Credentialing. . . Manage end-to-end provider contracting and credentialing processes. . Prepare, submit, and track credentialing applications with payers. . Maintain accurate and up-to-date provider records and documentation. . Monitor credentialing timelines and proactively follow up with payers. . Support re-credentialing and ongoing compliance requirements. . . Billing Support. . . Assist with billing setup for newly credentialed providers. . Support claim submission, tracking, and follow-up as needed. . Identify and help resolve basic billing issues or discrepancies. . Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate provider data. . . Administrative & Compliance Support. . . Maintain organized documentation in internal systems. . Ensure compliance with payer, state, and organizational requirements. . Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners. . . Qualifications. . . 2–5 years of experience in healthcare contracting, credentialing, licensing and billing. . Familiarity with payer portals and credentialing processes. . Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. . Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. . Excellent written and verbal communication skills. . Experience with healthcare administration systems is a plus. . . What We Offer. . . Full-time W-2 employment. . Competitive hourly pay ($20–$25/hour). . Collaborative and supportive team environment. . Opportunity to grow within a mission-driven healthcare organization. . . .
Contracting, Credentialing & Billing Specialist (Remote) at Understood Care