Provider Engagement Account Manager

Centene Management Company LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC in New Jersey is seeking a field-based Provider Relations professional who will maintain partnerships between the health plan and contracted provider networks to deliver high‑quality care. The role emphasizes consultative account management and issue resolution to drive performance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in managed care or provider relations, with experience in HEDIS/quality measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in managed care, provider relations, or related operations.
• Experience with HEDIS/quality measures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for providers and liaise between providers and the health plan.
• Triages provider issues for resolution with internal partners.
• Respond to external provider-related issues and inquiries.
• Investigate and communicate provider claim issues and changes.
• Educate providers on referrals, claims submission, and related tools.
• Travel locally up to four days per week to support network performance.
• Manage network performance for the assigned territory using a consultative approach.
• Evaluate provider performance and develop plans to improve outcomes.

Skills

Provider relations

Account management

HEDIS measures

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Purpose

Maintain partnerships between the health plan and the contracted provider networks serving our communities. Build client relations to ensure delivery of the highest level of care to our members. 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.

Key Details

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.

Field based role requiring the candidate to live in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for providers and act as a liaison between the providers and the health plan
• Triages provider 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
• Initiate data entry of provider-related demographic information changes
• Educate providers regarding policies and procedures related to referrals and claims submission, web site usage, EDI solicitation and related topics
• Perform provider orientations and ongoing provider education, including writing and updating orientation materials
• Manages Network performance for assigned territory through a consultative/account management approach
• Evaluates provider performance and develops strategic plan to improve performance
• Drives provider performance improvement in the following areas: Risk/P4Q, Health Benefit Ratio (HBR), HEDIS/quality, cost and utilization, etc.
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Ability to travel locally 4 days a week
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. Two years of managed care or medical group experience, provider relations, quality improvement, claims, contracting utilization management, or clinical operations, or Project management experience at a medical group, IPA, or health plan setting. Proficient in HEDIS/Quality measures, cost and utilization.

Pay Range

$56,200.00 - $101,000.00 per year

Benefits

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.