Network Recruitment and Development Specialist

Workplace Options; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Workplace Options is seeking a Network Recruitment and Development Specialist to grow the PPO provider network, negotiate rates, and orient new providers. This is a full-time position reporting to the VP of Provider Relations.

You will collaborate with clinical, accounting, and marketing divisions, assist in proposals, and maintain policies while improving regional provider coverage. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Three years provider relations experience required.
• Experience in managed care/PPO environment.
• Knowledge of mental health field and public relations preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to perform extensive telephone work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, expand, and maintain PPO network; identify providers and negotiate rates.
• Assist in provider orientations and regional training sessions.
• Liaise with providers, clients, patients; resolve problems promptly.
• Support Clinical, Accounting/Marketing divisions on contracts and proposals.
• Prepare reports and coordinate information on rates by region.

Skills

Provider relations

Negotiation

Communication

Public relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PCs/Word/Access/Internet

Job description

About this opportunity

Workplace Options is proud to support our sister organisation, 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.
• Assist Clinical Division and Accounting/Marketing Divisions as requested in support services related to specific or potential client contracts. Assist in preparation of proposals as requested.
• Maintain corporate, departmental and quality assurance policies and procedures. Recommend new policies/procedures as deemed appropriate. Recommend revisions to PPO contract forms and rates as appropriate.
• Participate in on-going marketing and provider relations efforts, as directed. Participate in special projects, on-going research and public relations efforts as appropriate. Coordinate information on competition, provider rates by region or city, national statistics and relevant changes in the field with Vice President, Provider Relations. Make recommendations on product line enhancements. Prepare reports as requested.
• Perform other related duties as directed or deemed appropriate. Attend meetings as requested. Advise Vice President, Provider Relations on developments in the field.

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.
• Some experience/involvement in mental health field and public relations preferred.
• Familiarity with case management/util. review functions.
• Familiarity with computerized applications (PCs, Word, Access and the internet).
• Experience in services to business, industry preferable
• Experience with fiscal issues, rate negotiations, contractual terms.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and organization skills.
• Experience in group presentations/speaking preferable.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Willing to perform extensive telephone work.
• Professional appearance.
• Cooperative attitude and self-starter. Assertive. Goal-oriented.

For further information about BHS please see https://behavioralhealthsystems.com/providers/

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