Provider Engagement Account Manager

Position Purpose 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. You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, youll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. NOTE: For this role we are seeking candidates who live in Louisiana, preferably one of the following parishes: Orleans, Jefferson, or Plaquemines. Responsibilities Serve as primary contact for providers and act as a liaison between the providers and the health plan Triage 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, website usage, EDI solicitation and related topics Perform provider orientations and ongoing provider education, including writing and updating orientation materials Manage network performance for assigned territory through a consultative/account management approach Evaluate provider performance and develop a strategic plan to improve performance Drive provider performance improvement in the following areas: Risk/P4Q, Health Benefit Ratio (HBR), HEDIS/quality, cost and utilization, etc. Complete special projects as assigned Ability to travel locally 4 days a week Perform other duties as assigned Comply with all policies and standards Direct Provider Engagement: Conduct regular in?person visits with physicians to provide real?time support, discuss performance metrics, and identify opportunities for improvement in patient care and clinical practices. Value?Based Care Model: Focus on value?based care model initiatives, collaborating with physicians to identify and align to performance?based agreements that incentivize better patient outcomes, cost?efficiency, and quality care. Performance Management: Use data analytics to track and monitor provider performance, offering actionable feedback to help physicians optimize care delivery and meet key performance targets. Education & Experience Bachelors 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. Pay Range $55,100 $99,000 per year. Benefits Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k), and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individuals skills, experience, education, and other job?related factors permitted by law, including full?time or part?time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. EEO Statement Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr