Provider Relationship Account Manager

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Position Title:

Provider Relationship Account Manager

Job Description:

Provider Relationship Account Manager

Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Carelon, a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, is a healthcare services organization that takes a whole-health approach to making care more integrated, personalized, and affordable. We put people at the center—connecting physical, behavioral, social, and pharmacy services, along with clinical expertise, research, operations, and advanced technology to help care work better, together.

Among us are specialty-care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, engineers, data scientists, and other dedicated and caring health professionals. While our roles may differ, our purpose is shared: to make a positive impact on whole health.

Location(s)

Cerritos, CA and Woodland Hills, CA

The Provider Relationship Account Manager is responsible for providing quality, accessible and comprehensive service to the company's provider community.

Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

• Develops and maintains positive provider relationships with the provider community by regular on-site and/or virtual/digital visits, communicating administrative and programmatic changes, and facilitating education and the resolution of provider issues.
• Serves as a knowledge and resource expert regarding provider issues impacting provider satisfaction and network retention; researches, analyzes, and coordinates prompt resolution to complex provider issues and appeals through direct contact with providers and internal matrixed partners.
• Collaborates within a cohort of internal matrix partners to triage issues and submit work requests.
• Generally, is assigned to a portfolio of providers within a defined cohort. Coordinates Joint Operation Committees (JOC) of provider groups, driving the meetings in the discussion of issues and changes.
• May assist Annual Provider Satisfaction Surveys, required corrective action plan implementation and monitoring education, contract questions and non-routine claim issues.
• Coordinates communications process on such issues as administrative and medical policy, reimbursement, and provider utilization patterns.
• Conducts proactive outreach to support the understanding of managed care policies and procedures, as well as on a variety of initiatives and programs.
• Participates in external Provider Townhalls/Seminars and attends State Association conferences (e.g.: MGMA, AFP, AAP, HFMA).
• Identifies and reports on provider utilization patterns which have a direct impact on the quality-of-service delivery.
• Research issues that may impact future provider contract negotiations or jeopardize network retention.

Requires a bachelor’s degree; minimum of 3 years of customer service experience including 2 years of experience in a healthcare or provider environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.

• Provider relation experience is preferred
• Claims experience is preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary
* range for this specific position is $75,624 to $113,436

Location:

California

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to…