Licensed Account Manager

Job Title: Licensed Account Manager

At Longevity Health Plan, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Licensed Account Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission to optimize the quality of life for people in long-term care by focusing on their individualized health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all plan functions related to assigned facilities and lead the joint team effort of delivering high-quality and cost-effective programs of care.
• Serve as the main point of contact between facility and plan, collaborating with facility management and staff to ensure quality services are provided to members and plan administrative functions are carried out effectively.
• Maintain a regular visit schedule for assigned SNFs, visiting each at least monthly and ensuring ongoing communication with all relevant SNF leaders and LHP champions.
• Manage SNF contractual relationships and ensure accurate administration of contract terms, leading and participating in multidisciplinary teams comprised of contracted provider representatives.
• Identify and resolve operational issues between plan and facility and coordinate implementation of solutions to ensure positive long-term working relationships.
• Provide ongoing intervention and assistance in the management of contracting, claim payment, facility and provider credentialing, requests for records or data review related to HEDIS or other reporting needs or audits as required, coordinating all communication between Longevity and the facility.
• Complete monthly data reviews and present educational/best practice topics at cross-functional meetings with SNF leadership teams.
• Together with Market VP, establish facility-specific strategy and enrollment goals, then enact strategy within assigned facilities.
• Identify key providers and support contracting efforts by developing relationships with IPAs, hospitals, and key specialty services.
• Lead the implementation of I-SNP participating providers in their region and ensure that all assigned participating nursing facility and related providers are prepared to offer Longevity ISNP programs.
• Verify each facility is prepared to successfully launch I-SNP according to schedule and oversee all aspects of a compliant ISNP program at the facility by coordinating all activities across Longevity for the facility, with Longevity vendors and back-office operations, and act as the liaison with relevant and local provider networks.
• With support of clinical teams, ensure correct/complete member records within various LHP-utilized systems.
• Regularly document market-based efforts and current partner interactions, barriers, action plans, etc. to drive increased engagement and high levels of I-SNP penetration.
• Assist in the development of materials and present as needed during Monthly Operating Review meetings, Business Development meetings, and partner-facing Joint Operating Committee meetings.
• Participate in weekly market/clinical team calls and monthly clinical-focused meetings.
• Ensure contract compliance with all requirements as set forth by State and Federal agencies.
• Define and develop sales opportunities within assigned territories.
• Educate Skilled Nursing Facility personnel on Longevity Health Plan benefits, as well as compliant lead generation.
• Generate leads through education, relationships, and ongoing SNF census reviews.
• Conduct benefit presentations with potential members, family members, or Responsible Parties.
• Complete daily lead management and required documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate application processing.
• Participate in Sales-focused meetings and coordinate with Regional Sales Managers for ongoing job training and support.
• Ensure, enforce, and support organization's strict adherence to the Company's Compliance Plan and Standards of Conduct with emphasis on compliance with established procedures and protocol, internal controls, and maintaining the highest level of workplace behavior.
• Support the compliance program in identifying and responding to compliance deficiencies and corrective action plans.
• Comply with Sales Agent ethics standards in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.
• Enforce policies and programs that encourage employees and related entities to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation.
• Supervise and execute special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Credentials & Coverage:

• License to sell Medicare-Health Insurance Producer License, or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Valid state driver's license with a good driving record and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Auto liability insurance declaration page with minimum limits of $100,000/$300,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for property damage with combined single limit of $300,000. You will be responsible for providing this proof of coverage on an annual basis. Newly onboarding employees to this job description should contact HR to discuss any adjustments required to meet this coverage.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant Work Experience: 3 plus years of healthcare industry experience with focus on provider relations, contracting, and business development.
• Minimum 2 years of sales experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of staff and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to understand complex and comprehensive contractual arrangements which requires a depth of understanding of managed care, negotiations, and various high-volume services.
• Travel in assigned territory/possible travel to other markets as needed / interested.
• Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Comfortable working in a Skilled Nursing Home environment.

Company Overview:

Longevity Health is a clinical services company and national Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) founded with the purpose of optimizing the quality of life for people in long-term care by focusing on their individualized health needs.

Launched in 2018, our ISNP was designed to address the significant unmet needs of nursing home residents by establishing collaborative, value-based partnerships with long-term care facilities.

Between 2018 and 2022, we experienced rapid growth and expanded our ISNP offerings across several states, including Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina. In 2023, we diversified our services by launching as an Independent Provider Association (IPA) in collaboration with leading national health insurers. This model is now available in Ohio, Pennsylvania, upstate New York, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas, with plans to expand into additional states.

These strategic partnerships allow us to deliver an elevated level of care to this vulnerable population. We are currently active in 13 markets and continue to see steady growth.

Purpose: The individual holding this position is required to support and demonstrate their commitment to the Longevity Health & LiveWell Choice Statement of Purpose, which is: To optimize the quality of life of people in long-term care by focusing on their individualized health needs through collaborative value-based solutions.

Company Disclaimers:

Longevity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Longevity Health to follow Federal and/or State regulations surrounding COVID vaccinations. While CMS guidelines have been relaxed, there are some LHP facilities which will still require staff be vaccinated in an effort to protect the health of the members/patients we serve. If your assigned location(s) require all staff to be fully vaccinated, you are required to obtain and/or provide documentation related to your COVID vaccination. To confirm whether your assigned location(s) require COVID vaccinations, please refer to the Facility Guide Job Aid located on Longevity Health Plan's intranet site.

The Company will engage in an interactive process with individuals who cannot be vaccinated for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be made. While an exemption/accommodation may be initially granted, if at any time during employment, it is determined that an exemption/accommodation that has been granted is no longer considered a reasonable accommodation, it can result in employment with the Company ending.

Candidates must meet the Company's hiring criteria which include a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Longevity Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k).

Submission of false information during the application process may result in immediate termination of employment without notice.

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