Provider Engagement Account Manager

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

3d•$56,200 - $101,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Maintain partnerships between the health plan and the contracted provider networks serving our communities. Build client relations to ensure delivery of the highest level of care to our members. Engage with providers to align on network performance opportunities and solutions, and consultative account management and accountability for issue resolution. Drive optimal performance in contract incentive performance, quality, and cost utilization. Serve as primary contact for providers and act as a liaison between the providers and the health plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Two years of managed care or medical group experience, provider relations, quality improvement, claims, contracting utilization management, or clinical operations.
Project management experience at a medical group, IPA, or health plan setting.
Proficient in HEDIS/Quality measures, cost and utilization.

Responsibilities

Triages provider issues as needed for resolution to internal partners
Receive and effectively respond to external provider related issues
Investigate, resolve and communicate provider claim issues and changes
Initiate data entry of provider-related demographic information changes
Educate providers regarding policies and procedures related to referrals and claims submission, web site usage, EDI solicitation and related topics
Perform provider orientations and ongoing provider education, including writing and updating orientation materials
Manages Network performance for assigned territory through a consultative/account management approach
Evaluates provider performance and develops strategic plan to improve performance
Drives provider performance improvement in the following areas: Risk/P4Q, Health Benefit Ratio (HBR), HEDIS/quality, cost and utilization, etc.
Completes special projects as assigned
Ability to travel locally 4 days a week
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards