Supervisor, Transportation Network Management

Inland Empire Health Plan•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2d•$80,059 - $106,059•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisor, Transportation Network Management is responsible for managing day-to-day transportation unit operations to ensure compliance, service quality, and member satisfaction. This role oversees provider performance through audits, inspections, scorecards, and action improvement plans (PIPs/CAPs), while ensuring Voice of Member initiatives and outreach programs are executed effectively. The Supervisor monitors billing investigations, credentialing enforcement, and quality assurance processes, running transportation provider, trip, and Quality Assurance reports to identify trends and issues. Additionally, the position facilitates Fraud, Waste, and Abuse signals by routing cases to Special Investigations Unit/Compliance through the Manager. The Supervisor also provides guidance and support to Team Members, ensuring adherence to standards, proper documentation, and effective issue resolution. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead operational activities that support IEHP’s transportation strategy and member experience goals. Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Requirements

Four plus (4+) years of experience in a combination of provider relations and transportation operations required
Two plus (2+) years of experience in people and/or process leadership, including coaching and performance management
Background in compliance policies, SOP development, and vendor/provider relationship management.
Must have a valid California Driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
Must qualify and maintain driving record to drive company vehicles based on IEHP insurance standards of no more than three (3) points.
Knowledge and understanding in the following areas: NEMTAC standards and competency guidelines.
Healthcare compliance standards, including CMS, DHCS, DMHC, and Medi-Cal transportation benefit regulations.
Provider performance management frameworks, including scorecards and action improvement plans.
Dispatch optimization principles and trip assignment best practices.
Standard operating procedures for Standing Orders (STO), PCS forms, and credentialing enforcement.
Basic principles of billing integrity and fraud detection protocols.
Strong understanding of transportation workflows and the impact of missed or delayed trips on member experience.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Word (policy documentation).
Ability to run and interpret trip-level and provider performance reports.
Familiarity with scheduling and dispatch platforms for trip assignment optimization.
Competence in using data analysis tools for KPI tracking and VoM analytics.
Basic knowledge of AP processes and assembling billing evidence packages.
Familiarity with provider portals and/or dispatching software.
Strong analytical and documentation skills for audits, billing investigations, and compliance.
Strong communication skills for policy interpretation and provider coaching.
Ability to build effective relationships with providers, facilities, and internal teams.
Problem-solving skills to resolve trip-level issues and operational challenges under time constraints.
High adaptability and organizational skills for managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and compliance readiness.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AP, Finance, and Operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with managed care claims, encounters, and billing investigations
Experience with Voice of Member (VoM) and Customer Experience (CX) programs, including IVR/text configuration, analytics, and closed-loop improvement processes
Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution required
In lieu of the required Associate’s degree, a minimum of two (2) years of additional relevant work experience is required for this position
This experience is in addition to the minimum years listed in the Experience Requirements above
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution preferred
Lean Six Sigma and/or CHC certification preferred
Familiarity with IEHP transportation policy, Medi-Cal regulations, and NEMT authorization processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Assigned-Representative Contact Operations: Publish assigned provider and facility contacts for Representatives, ensure availability and backup coverage, and monitor adherence to response and resolution Service Level Agreements. Maintain accurate documentation and trigger escalations per protocol to ensure timely issue resolution and service continuity.
Monitor Provider Performance and Implement Action Improvement Plans: Review monthly scorecards, initiate and track Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and Action Improvement Plans, and address recurring compliance issues. Remediate grievance trends with contracted transportation providers and facilities to maintain quality and regulatory standards.
Lead Investigations and Ensure Billing Integrity: Conduct investigations into provider and rideshare discrepancies, compile decision-ready cases, and implement measures to reduce Accounts Payable rework and improve first-pass payment accuracy.
Coordinate Facility Liaison Activities and STO Governance: Oversee Representatives at high-volume facilities, train staff on booking, authorization, and STO changes, and promote portal adoption and rule adherence to improve operational efficiency.
Optimize Dispatch and Provide Tiering Inputs: Maintain day-to-day trip assignment hygiene by considering capacity, proximity, and vehicle type. Input tiering signals to improve on-time pickup/drop-off (OTP/OTD) and overall reliability.
Execute Voice of Member (VoM) Initiatives and Feedback Loop: Validate IVR/text triggers and configurations, monitor response rates, and translate insights into actionable improvements such as provider coaching, assignment adjustments, and policy clarifications. Funnel call center script and process issues to the Manager and QA Specialists for resolution
Facilitate Audits and Hybrid Inspections: Coordinate and track risk-based field audits (baseline ≥20% of providers per quarter) and virtual/in-person inspections. Validate documentation completeness and audit readiness to ensure compliance.
Perform any other duties as required to ensure Health Plan operations and department business needs are successful.