VBC Performance Manager

Centene Corporation•Melbourne, MO

4d•$70,100 - $126,200•Remote

About The Position

Develop strategic partnerships between the health plan and the contracted provider networks serving our communities. 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. Participate in the development of network management strategies. Assists in the strategic implementation of new initiatives for performance improvement. At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Three or more 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.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficient in HEDIS/Quality measures, cost and utilization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with and understanding of Value Based Care is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for providers and act as a liaison between the providers and the health plan ensuring a coordinated effort in improving financial and quality performance
Identify and deliver solutions to providers concerns and 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
Engage with and 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.
Present detailed HBR analysis and create reports for Joint Operating Committee meetings (JOC)
Develop proficiency in tools and value based performance (VBP) and educate providers on use of tools and interpretation of data
Coaches new and less experienced External Reps
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards