Provider Relations Representative

HCSC Group; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

HCSC in Illinois is seeking a provider data integrity specialist responsible for contracting, credentialing, and maintenance of professional provider data to support marketing, membership and network contracting across all lines of business.

The role involves building relationships with the provider community, promoting high-quality data initiatives, and providing training to contracted providers, including hospitals and physician groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in managed care with provider communications.
• 3+ years in health care administration with clinical/financial experience.
• Travel willingness for assigned areas, including overnight stays.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of contracts, applications and products in managed care.
• Understanding of provider reimbursement methods and claims processing systems.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Contracting, credentialing, and maintenance of provider data across lines of business.
• Build relations with the provider community and lead data integrity initiatives.
• Participate in internal provider meetings and cross‑functional work groups.
• Provide training and education to contracted providers on systems and processes.

Skills

Provider data management

Contracting & credentialing

Data integrity

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent initiative

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health care administration or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position is responsible for the contracting, credentialing, and maintenance of professional provider data to support marketing, membership and network contracting across all lines of business; building relations with the provider community is an important part of this role. Responsibilities include promoting high-quality initiatives to support data integrity; accepting ownership and leading highly specialized operational and customer support duties that require independent initiative. This role includes participating in internal provider meetings and work groups, researching problems related to provider credentialing, data and network participation. Incumbent also provides training and education to all Blue Cross contracted providers including, but not limited to hospitals, physicians, free-standing surgery centers, free standing substance abuse facilities, free standing psych facilities, VA hospitals, and all other allied professional providers. NOTE: This role is HYBRID/FLEX and requires in-office visibility three days per week, working from home the other two days. Relocation is not available; sponsorship will not be extended either now or in the future.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of work experience in managed care, OR a minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a managed care environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of health care administration experience in clinical and financial settings, with direct provider communication experience.
• Effective interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the health care industry.
• Ability and willingness to travel within assigned areas for responsibility, including overnight stays.
• Knowledge of contracts, applications, and products.
• Understanding of provider reimbursement methods.
• Working knowledge of claims processing systems.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Clear and concise interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaboration skills resulting in business/process improvements/changes.
• PC experience and skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Facilitation, presentation and analytical skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience analyzing provider performance, utilization, or operational metrics and translating findings into actionable recommendations for providers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting provider network initiatives, including provider onboarding, network expansion, value-based programs, or provider engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-department issue resolution efforts requiring coordination across operations, claims, network management, and other business areas.
• Experience working with provider-facing reporting tools, dashboards, and data analysis to identify trends, monitor performance, and support decision-making.
• Knowledge of physician practice operations, revenue cycle management, or healthcare office workflows, including an understanding of operational challenges impacting provider performance and satisfaction.
• Advanced level of Excel fluency (i.e. pivot tables, data validation, handling large data sets)
• Strong familiarity with claims, billing, and coding basics (CPT, ICD-10 helpful)
• CRM or provider management systems knowledge
• Affiliation with IAMHP (Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans)
• Experience working with government agencies, legislative and advocacy groups

NOTE: This role is HYBRID/FLEX and requires in-office visibility three days per week, working from home the other two days. Relocation is not available; sponsorship will not be extended either now or in the future.

Compensation: $63,300.00 - $114,300.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.