Payer Enrollment Specialist

Fairview Health Services • St. Paul, MN

3d

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Provider Enrollment Specialist to support the onboarding and enrollment of more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers. This role ensures accurate provider data, timely payer enrollment, and seamless coordination with internal teams and external health plans. Your work directly impacts Fairview’s ability to deliver accessible, high‑quality care across Minnesota.
Position Summary
The Provider Enrollment Specialist manages provider data systems, oversees third‑party payer enrollment processes, and serves as a key liaison between Fairview and contracted health plans. This position ensures providers are enrolled efficiently and accurately, enabling timely reimbursement and uninterrupted patient care.
Shift: Day
Hours: Full time 80 hours every two weeks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare administration, provider enrollment, credentialing, or a related field
• Strong computer proficiency
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in provider enrollment, payer credentialing, or healthcare operations

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit enrollment applications to third‑party payers for new and existing providers
• Track enrollment progress, renewals, and re‑certifications across all contracted health plans
• Ensure timely receipt of provider numbers and effective dates
• Maintain accurate provider information, including payer IDs, credentialing status, and site affiliations
• Identify and resolve missing or incomplete provider data
• Ensure data integrity across internal systems and documentation repositories
• Facilitate smooth documentation flow during provider onboarding
• Provide timely employment notifications to health plans
• Prepare and distribute summaries related to provider enrollment and credentialing status
• Maintain comprehensive electronic and physical files for all employed providers
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource for Fairview teams regarding payer enrollment processes
• Document workflows and maintain up‑to‑date process guides
• Generate ad hoc reports to support operational needs
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and adapt communication and service approaches to meet the needs of diverse populations served

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
• Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees