Provider Relations Representative, Senior - Behavioral Health Call Center

Blue Shield of CA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Senior Provider Relations professional to manage a directly contracted behavioral health provider network. You will lead efforts to reimagine how behavioral health services are delivered to Commercial, Medicare, and Medi-Cal members, combining provider support, issue resolution, and administrative coordination.

The role emphasizes relationship building, proactive problem solving, and strong communication within a team-driven, leadership-oriented

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Requires 5 years of prior relevant experience working in a managed care setting and interacting regularly with providers over the phone.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills, time management skills, and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Self starters who work well independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide provider support by phone and email, resolving issues and coordinating administrative tasks.
• Build and maintain relationships with providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Assist with project coordination and process improvements within the Behavioral Health Network Management team.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years' experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Your Role

The Behavioral Health Network Management team is responsible for the state-wide behavioral health program at Blue Shield of California (BSC). This includes managing a directly contracted behavioral health provider network. The Provider Relations Representative, Senior will report to the Behavioral Health Provider Relations Manager. In this role you will be one of several team members who will be leading the effort to reimagine how we deliver behavioral health services to our Commercial, Medicare, and Medi-Cal membership. This behavioral health call center role combines provider support, issue resolution, relationship building, and administrative coordination to ensure a seamless provider experience.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Requires 5 years of prior relevant experience working in a managed care setting and interacting regularly with providers over the phone
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong analytical skills, time management skills, and organizational skills
• Strong customer service and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Self‑starter who works well independently or with a team

Hybrid Virtual Work

This role allows employees to work virtually full‑time, however employees will be expected to come to the office based on business need.