%3Cp%3EUPMC Community Care Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Provider Relations Representative to join the Network Management team. This hybrid position is based in Media, PA and includes three in-office days per week, with potential for occasional travel to provider sites. The ideal candidate will bring prior behavioral health experience and a strong commitment to supporting high quality care across the provider network.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EIn this role, the Provider Relations Representative will build and maintain strong working relationships with external providers, serving as the primary point of contact for an assigned caseload and offering support to additional caseloads as needed. The representative will ensure providers are well informed about Community Care’s policies, procedures, credentialing requirements, contracting processes, and claims and authorization functions. They will also demonstrate a solid understanding of differences among commercial, Medical Assistance, and other product lines, with attention to how these variations affect provider obligations.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAssure that providers meet the clinical needs of enrolled consumers while continuing to comply with service delivery standards.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EShare responsibilities with other department personnel for answering the provider line.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEstablish excellent working relationships with a defined panel of providers.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork with the Director, Provider Relations and other staff as appropriate to develop the provider manuals and handbooks; this process will involve provider input as well as advice from appropriately designated advisory groups.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelop and implement an Action Plan in response to each provider service call.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipate in development and delivery of provider orientation and for follow-up as needed with assigned group.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork with colleagues on development of provider newsletter and other educational materials.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssure that assigned providers have current copies of all relevant educational materials, including the billing handbook and provider manual; is responsible for accurate interpretation of materials to providers in a consistent fashion and for identifying and proposing solutions to problems as they arise.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork as member of the Provider Relations staff, ensure that corrective action plans are implemented and result in complete problem resolution.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResponsive to deadlines; complete assignments within deadlines at least 95% of the time.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMeet or exceed specified goals for the number of provider service meetings on a quarterly basis.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBalance time and effort spent on external provider servicing with in-office responsibilities.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinate service schedule with other Service Reps to ensure adequate and consistent phone coverage.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EImplement use of quality indicators for use within the network, including work with providers as necessary to assure full understanding and compliance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EManage supplemental service enrollment process for his/her designated panel of providers.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUnderstand and communicates the details of the authorization process and Community Care%27s procedures for delivering the authorizations to providers.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
- B.A or B.S. degree in a healthcare, human services or related field.
- 2 years of experience working in a complex organizational environment.
- 2 years of experience in healthcare or managed care environment.
- Experience as a provider of behavioral health services and/or knowledge of behavioral health provider system strongly
- preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must clearly and consistently articulate standards of care and specifics of the various provider agreements.
- Independent problem-solving skills, including the ability to address issues in a timely and accurate manner.
Knowledge of public and private delivery systems in behavioral health care
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran