Provider Relationship Account Manager

Provider Relationship Account Manager

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care.

This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. However, the ideal candidate will live and reside within the state of California.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Provider Relationship Account Manager is responsible for providing quality, accessible and comprehensive service to the company's provider community.

How you will make an impact:

• Develops and maintains positive provider relationships with the provider community by regular on-site and/or virtual/digital visits, communicating administrative and programmatic changes, and facilitating education and the resolution of provider issues.
• Serves as a knowledge and resource expert regarding provider issues impacting provider satisfaction and network retention; researches, analyzes, and coordinates prompt resolution to complex provider issues and appeals through direct contact with providers and internal matrixed partners.
• Collaborates within a cohort of internal matrix partners to triage issues and submit work requests.
• Generally, is assigned to a portfolio of providers within a defined cohort.
• Coordinates Joint Operation Committees (JOC) of provider groups, driving the meetings in the discussion of issues and changes.
• May assist Annual Provider Satisfaction Surveys, required corrective action plan implementation and monitoring education, contract questions and non-routine claim issues.
• Coordinates communications process on such issues as administrative and medical policy, reimbursement, and provider utilization patterns.
• Conducts proactive outreach to support the understanding of managed care policies and procedures, as well as on a variety of initiatives and programs.
• Participates in external Provider Townhalls/Seminars and attends State Association conferences (e.g.: MGMA, AFP, AAP, HFMA).
• Identifies and reports on provider utilization patterns which have a direct impact on the quality-of-service delivery. Research issues that may impact future provider contract negotiations or jeopardize network retention.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree; minimum of 3 years of customer service experience including 2 years of experience in a healthcare or provider environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.