Head of Provider and Doctor Relations, West

Eyefinity, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Head of Provider and Doctor Relations to lead advocacy efforts among eye care professionals. This pivotal role involves developing strategic outreach plans, fostering relationships with key influencers, and addressing complex issues in the optical industry. You will collaborate with business partners to enhance the strategic strength of partnerships, ensuring that doctors maximize their relationships with the organization. With a focus on communication and problem-solving, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the vision care sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in provider relations or account management, preferably in optical.
• Advanced communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Drive doctor advocacy efforts and support strategic outreach plans.
• Develop relationships with policy-setting doctors and influencers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Relationship Management

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Head of Provider and Doctor Relations, West

Apply remote type Remote locations Remote US time type Full time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id R-7108 Drive doctor advocacy efforts, serving as VSP’s principal insurance and legislative advocates among eye care professionals and doctor influencers. Problem solver who works to address complex issues and questions and helps doctors maximize their relationship with VSP.

Support the development and drives implementation of short- and long-term strategic outreach plans, collaborating with business partners across the enterprise

Develop and maintains strong external relationships with policy-setting doctors and influencers within the optical industry. Implement strategies designed to influence the competitive markets in which doctors operate

Serve as a point of contact to research, analyze and resolve complex issues and escalations involving practice-level and policy matters, coordinating with internal and external business partners when needed

Understand managed vision legislation and its implications for doctors

Knowledgeable about VSP insurance products and services and assists doctors and staff with strategies to help them maximize their relationship with VSP

As necessary, serves as speaker/facilitator at events/workshops of all sizes

Maintain knowledge about the national and regional health care marketplace, about the vision insurance environment and about VSP’s insurance products and services

Represent the doctor perspective on issues related to VSP and the broader industry within the enterprise

Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the organization's strategic direction, balancing business and customer needs to achieve successful outcomes

Identify and alert the organization to business trends and conversation themes which could impact VSP or the industry

Enhance the strategic strength of enterprise partnerships, using progressive tactics to increase value and provide solutions for doctors

Ability to travel 70% of the time.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or other related area or equivalent experience required. Masters preferred

Minimum of six years of provider relations, direct outside sales, account management, business development, or client relationship experience, preferably in the optical industry

Capable problem solver who identifies challenges on behalf of doctors and successfully works with other internal stakeholders to address issues

Demonstrated professionalism and leadership in dealing with situations involving controversy and conflict

Team player who enjoys working together with others to develop strategy and align on tactical execution

Self-starter able to work independently

Advanced written and verbal communication, influencing and problem-solving skills

Experienced speaker capable of addressing large audiences and facilitating group discussions

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here .

Salary Ranges: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00

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