Network Recruitment and Development Specialist

Workplace Options; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support organization is seeking a Network Recruitment and Development Specialist in Birmingham, Alabama. This full-time role involves developing and maintaining a PPO network, negotiating rates, and conducting provider orientations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and three years of provider relations experience, preferably in managed care or PPO settings. This position offers the chance to impact provider relationships meaningfully.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Three years of provider relations experience, preferably in a PPO or HMO.
• Experience in managed care or PPO environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PPO network including provider identification and rate negotiation.
• Conduct provider orientations and training sessions.
• Serve as liaison with treatment providers and clients.

Skills

Provider relations experience

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About this opportunity

Workplace Options is proud to support our sister organization, Behavioral Health Systems (BHS), in recruiting a Network Recruitment and Development Specialist. If you’re passionate about building strong provider networks and making a real impact, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful and transformative.

BHS operates one of the nation's largest specialty preferred provider organizations (PPO), which is comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, EAP providers as well as facility networks including hospitals, rehab/residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs. BHS fully credentials and panels their own network of providers.

Current Opportunity

Network Recruitment and Development Specialist

Location

US

Full-time/Part-time

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position.

What you will do

Reporting to the Vice President, Provider Relations, this position is responsible for continued development of PPO network, PPO rate negotiations, and orientation of providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, expand and maintain PPO network, to include new provider identification, solicitation and rate negotiation. Adhere to established provider fee schedules. Coordinate rate negotiations with Vice President, Provider Relations and Vice President, Finance.
• Assist in conducting BHS provider orientations, to include individual and regional provider training sessions, as requested.
• Serve as liaison with treatment providers, clients, patients, and others, as requested. Resolve problems on a timely basis.
• Provider Relations Division serves in direct support role to the Clinical Division. Assist Clinical Division as directed in client/case-specific provider hook-ups and problem-solving.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelors in related field.
• Three years provider relations experience required, preferably with PPO/HMO or similar setting.
• Experience in managed care/PPO environment.