Provider Network Consultant

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for identifying, researching, resolving, and informing the Provider Performance staff and other divisions, and the external provider community about HealthSpring policy issues, system and contractual changes. Reviews current procedures to verify if still applicable to new programs, policies, and contracts. Responsible for educating, researching problems, and identifying trends to ensure that all contractual and financial requirements are adhered to and performed.
Job Duties:
*Establishes and maintains relationships between HealthSpring and its providers to promote and ensure that issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
*Performs physician onboarding responsibilities for the HealthSpring networks.
*Collaborate daily with Provider Performance team to promote awareness and focus on high priority, or escalated, operational issues.
*Provides consultation to providers regarding independent decisions for all aspects of their operations, including financial reimbursement, policies, procedures, and contractual issues.

Required Job Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in health care or business administration or a minimum of 4 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 and BCBSIL private business.
*Ability and willingness to travel within assigned areas for responsibility, including overnight stays.
*Extensive knowledge of contracts, applications, and products.
*Demonstrated proficiency in provider reimbursement methods.
*Working knowledge of claims processing systems.
*Effective organizational and planning skills.
*Ability to take initiative and work independently.
*Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
*Working knowledge of software, including Microsoft Office

Please note this is a Telecommute (Remote role). Candidates must live within the following states: Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas & Tennessee
 

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

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.

Base Pay Range$55,900.00 - $123,500.00

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