Manager Provider Network Services

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Business Strategy, Channel Strategies, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare Administration, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Managed Care, Microsoft Office, Network Administration/Management, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Provider Contracting, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Relationship Management, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Trend Analysis, Utilization Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Manager, Provider Network Services is accountable for creating, implementing, and maintaining an effective model for servicing (external facing and via provider portal) professional, hospital, ancillary and specialty care providers and integrated delivery systems in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

  1. Manages the relationships between Independence/AmeriHealth and providers practice administrators, medical directors, and health system administrators to ensure high-quality, provider satisfaction and compliance with contractual obligations, applicable State & Federal regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and corporate policies.

  2. Recruits, retains, allocates and develops staff and create positive working relationships with functional areas, providers, and other external customers/stakeholders.

  3. Manages service issues tracking and reporting.

  4. Performs analysis of data and trends.

  5. Supports and monitors resolution of issues that impact providers, including but not limited to issues regarding claim payments, pricing/reimbursement, provider data file discrepancies, credentialing, Quality Incentive Payments (QIPS), capitation, medical policy, utilization management, cost containment and other compliance initiatives.

  6. Uses the information gained during servicing activities to identify and support the identification of significant opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and improve provider satisfaction.

  7. Works collaboratively with other business areas to improve performance, productivity, efficiency, process, and service response across the organization.

  8. Acts as the relationship manager to strategically partner providers with Independence/ AmeriHealth on corporate-wide strategic initiatives and improve the provider experience and overall satisfaction.

  9. Supports the development of provider educational materials and reinforces written provider communications relative to new initiatives and changes in medical and claims payment policy and related operational procedures.

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Health Administration or a related field/equivalent experience required.

Masters degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a managed care setting required. 5 years progressive supervisory/management experience in managed care preferred. Prior experience working with hospital systems and other facility and ancillary provider types at a management level in Provider Servicing, Provider Contracting or Claims Processing strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

  1. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

  2. Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.

  3. Demonstrated leadership experience.

  4. Demonstrated ability to manage independently and effectively multiple, competing priorities and projects.

  5. Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite.

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

About the Company

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Insurance
WEBSITE
https://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers