Behavioral Health Network Relations Manager – Louisiana

CVS Health•Sulphur, LA

1d•$54,300 - $119,340•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. This is an individual contributor role. Acts as the primary resource for assigned, high-profile Behavioral Health providers and/or groups (i.e., local individual providers, small groups, and health systems) to establish, oversee, and maintain positive relationships by assisting with and responding to complex issues related to Medicaid policies and procedures, plan design, contract language, service, claims or compensation issues, and provider education needs.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years' work experience in healthcare.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Medicaid Managed Care business segment environment servicing providers with exposure to benefits and/or contract interpretation.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with providers and contracts in the behavioral health sector.
Working knowledge of business segment specific codes, products, and terminology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Travel within the defined territory up to 50-80% of the time.
Candidates must reside in the state of Louisiana and within one of the following parishes: St. Landry, Evangeline, Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin, Iberia, Vermillion, Beauregard, Allen, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Cameron, Avoyelles, Rapides, Vernon, Grant, Winn, LaSalle, Catahoula, Concordia.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem resolution and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Medicaid Regulatory Standards for Network Access, Credentialing, Claim Lifecycle, Provider Appeals & Disputes, and Network Performance Standards.
Experience in Medical Terminology, CPT, ICD-10 codes, etc.

Responsibilities

Optimizes interactions with assigned providers and internal business partners to establish and maintain productive, professional relationships.
Monitors service capabilities and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that the needs of constituents are met and that escalated issues related but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation or parameters, and accuracy of provider contract or demographic information are resolved.
Supports or assists with operational activities that may include, but are not limited to, database management, and contract coordination.
Performs credentialing support activities as needed.
Educates Medicaid providers as needed to ensure compliance with contract policies and parameters, plan design, compensation process, technology, policies, and procedures.
Meets with key Providers at regular intervals to ensure service levels meet expectations.
Manages the development of agenda, validates materials, and facilitates external provider meetings.
Collaborate cross-functionally with the implementation of large provider systems, to manage cost drivers and execute specific cost initiatives to support business objectives and to identify trends and enlist assistance in problem resolution.
May provide guidance and training to less experienced team members.
Collaborate with Provider Enablement & Strategy on Provider-facing communications, desktops, workflows, external training, reporting needs, and HUB support.
Other duties as assigned.