Provider Relations Representative

American Health Partners; St. Louis (MO); Ibrido; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays for full time

TeleDoc 24/7/365 access to doctors

Disability plans (short & long-term)

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

401K retirement accounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Descrizione del lavoro

American Health Plans, a division of American Health Partners Inc., seeks a skilled professional to contract providers and vendors, maintain CMS adequacy, and educate providers about Health Plan functions. You will manage relationships, ensure credentialing, and support network coverage across service areas.

Travel to network provider locations is required; teleworking is possible if criteria are met. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with strong negotiation and MS Office skills to succeed in

Competenze

• Experience in health care is required.
• Network development / network services experience preferred.
• Experience with Medicare Advantage plans is helpful.
• Experience with acute and post-acute facilities is beneficial.

Mansioni

• Contracting providers and essential vendors to maintain CMS adequacy and provide services to Plan members.
• Ensure providers meet credentialing requirements for their service lines.
• Educate providers on Health Plan functions and roles.
• Provide ongoing CMS-prescribed educational updates for Health Plans.
• Educate Health Plan providers to ensure understanding and commitment.
• Maintain provider relationships to ensure network coverage in all areas.
• Collaborate on implementation and contribute to process improvements.
• Foster a positive work environment and drive department and company success.
• Complete corporate assignments as needed.

Conoscenze

Medical services knowledge

Independent worker

Negotiation & time management

Communication with medical staff

Team player

MS Office

Self-motivation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

MS Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

American Health Plans, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc. owns and operates Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) for seniors who reside in long-term care facilities. In partnership with nursing home operators, these Medicare Advantage plans manage medical risk by improving patient care to reduce emergency room visits and avoidable hospitalizations.

Benefits And Perks Include

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
• Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
• TeleDoc 24/7/365 access to doctors
• Optional short- and long-term disability plans
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401K retirement accounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contracting providers and essential vendors in current service areas to maintain CMS adequacy and providing necessary services in the care of the Plan members
• Insuring providers and essential vendors in current service areas meet the credentialing requirements for their appropriate service lines
• Educating providers on the Health Plan(s) functions and roles in caring for its membership
• Ongoing educational updates as prescribed by CMS and the Health Plan(s) policies
• To conduct the education presentations of the Health Plan(s) providers to insure their understanding and commitment with the Health Plan(s)
• Monitor, maintain and support provider relationships to insure network coverage in all areas
• To work with and be involved in implementation as needed
• Establish a positive work environment that encourages participation in process improvement and commitment to department/company success
• Complete corporate assignments as assigned

Required Skills

• Must have knowledge and familiarity with all levels of medical services and ability to rapidly develop working relationships
• Must be able to accept instructions and work independently in the completions of goals and assignments
• Must have strong negotiation, organization, presentation and time management skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of medical staff to explain Health Plan(s) program, benefits and goals
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, team and goal-oriented

Required Work Experience

• Experience in the health care field required
• Prior experience in network development / network services is preferred
• Prior experience with acute and post-acute facilities is beneficial
• Prior experience with Medicare Advantage plans is helpful

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

Other Requirements

• Must be available to work 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. local time
• Position requires travel to network provider locations.
• Teleworking is an option if criteria are met

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. This employer participates in E-Verify.