Network Development Specialist_ Temporary Position

Versant Health; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Versant Health is seeking a Network Recruiting Specialist to recruit and contract vision providers and facilities within our networks. You will manage provider credentialing, educate providers on plan designs, and cultivate relationships to meet recruitment goals.

This role requires strong negotiation, sales, and communication skills, plus familiarity with the insurance or vision care industry. A related degree and at least one year of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree.
• High School diploma/GED or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• One year of related experience.
• Experience in Medical Network Development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and contracts new vision providers and facilities into networks according to goals.
• Takes inbound and makes outbound calls to providers who requested information or were recruited.
• Negotiate fee schedules with providers in line with corporate goals.
• Obtain and process credentialing documents and review for completeness.
• Educate providers on plan designs and processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with provider community.
• Assist in other projects and generate ad hoc reports.

Skills

Medical network development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who are we? Versant Health is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care, serving millions of our clients’ members nationwide. We are driven by our mission to help members enjoy the wonders of sight through healthy eyes and vision.

Network Development Specialist

Who are we? Versant Health is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care, serving millions of our clients’ members nationwide. We are driven by our mission to help members enjoy the wonders of sight through healthy eyes and vision.

As a Versant Health associate, you can enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, pet insurance, no-cost-to-you vision insurance for you and your qualified dependents. We are also invested in your success. There are many opportunities for advancement and development throughout all stages of your career with us.

See how you can make a difference with the support of strong leadership and a team environment.

See Everything, Be Anything.

What are we looking for?

The Network Recruiting Specialist will be responsible for recruitment of vision providers to Versant Health’s networks according to established goals and priorities. This individual will also be responsible for following up with providers undergoing the credentialing process, providing service and education to network physician/providers during the recruitment process, maintenance of the network as required, amongst other duties. This role will require a highly motivated individual with medical surgical recruitment experience, as well as facility contracting experience with excellent negotiations, sales, interpersonal and communication skills and the willingness to work hard to meet goals.

Where You Will Have An Impact

• Recruits and contracts new vision providers and facilities into Superior Vision and Davis Vision networks according to established goals and priorities
• Takes inbound and makes outbound phone calls to vision providers who have requested information, who have been recruited or who have been nominated by members
• Negotiate fee schedules with new and existing vision providers in accordance with corporate goals and standards as required and review for completeness of application materials
• Obtain and process application materials and credentialing documents as required and review for completeness
• Assist in other projects as necessary
• Educate providers on plan designs, processes
• Build and maintain relationships with provider community
• Work with provider practices to resolve complaints, claims issues as needed
• Generate other ad hoc reports as needed
• General supervision on completed work and monitoring against established goals
• Requires daily use of considerable discretion, judgment and independent problem solving
• Work with Director of Medical Network Development identify appropriate recruitment strategies
• Have a quiet space conductive to working from home
• Other duties as assigned

What’s necessary to do the job?

• Preferred bachelor’s degree. High School diploma/GED or equivalent combination of experience and education
• One (1) year of related experience
• Experience in Medical Network Development
• Knowledge and experience in the insurance, health, or vision care industry preferred
• Proficiency in MicroSoft Office

HIPAA & Security Requirements

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.

Versant Health will never request money from candidates who seek employment with us and will never ask for any payment as part of the recruitment process.

Versant Health is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Versant Health without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The wage range for applicants for this position is [$41,600 to $44,720].

All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.