Develop strategic partnerships between the health plan and the contracted provider networks serving our communities
Engage with providers to align on network performance opportunities and solutions, and consultative account management and accountability for issue resolution
Drive optimal performance in contract incentive performance, quality, and cost utilization
Participate in the development of network management strategies
Assist in the strategic implementation of new initiatives for performance improvement
Serve as primary contact for providers and act as a liaison between the providers and the health plan ensuring a coordinated effort in improving financial and quality performance
Identify and deliver solutions to providers concerns and issues as needed for resolution to internal partners
Receive and effectively respond to external provider-related issues
Investigate, resolve and communicate provider claim issues and changes
Engage with and educate providers regarding policies and procedures related to referrals and claims submission, website usage, EDI solicitation and related topics
Perform provider orientations and ongoing provider education, including writing and updating orientation materials
Manage network performance for assigned territory through a consultative/account management approach
Evaluate provider performance and develop a strategic plan to improve performance
Drive provider performance improvement in the following areas: Risk/P4Q, Health Benefit Ratio (HBR), HEDIS/quality, cost and utilization, etc.
Present detailed HBR analysis and create reports for Joint Operating Committee meetings (JOC)
Develop proficiency in tools and value-based performance (VBP) and educate providers on the use of tools and interpretation of data
Coach new and less experienced External Reps
Ability to travel locally 4 days a week
Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Three or more years of managed care or medical group experience, provider relations, quality improvement, claims, contracting, utilization management, or clinical operations
Project management experience at a medical group, IPA, or health plan setting
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficient in HEDIS/Quality measures, cost and utilization.
Benefits
competitive pay
health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
tuition reimbursement
paid time off plus holidays
flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules