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Provider Relations Specialist

Job Details

Location:
Fort Myers, FL

Category:
Professional

Type:
Full Time

Schedule:
Days

Job Ref:
37979

Location:Lee Health Corporate Center -4211 Metro ParkwayFort Myers FL 33916

Department: Business Development and Contracting

Work Type: Full Time, Salaried/Exempt

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$57,345.60 - $74,547.20

Summary

This position is responsible for the development and management of tools to ensure timely and accurate access to information that is needed to support LMHS and PHO managed care payor contracts and to support access to appropriate information via the LMHS and PHO website. Such information includes physician participation in managed care payor contracts for LMHS employed physicians and PHO participating physicians, master list of all managed care payor agreements for all LMHS entities, tracking mechanism for contract renewal dates and tracking for expired contracts. Must ensure all relevant information can be formatted into a variety of report structures for different needs of the organization. Also maintains comprehensive fee schedule data to allow for assessment of physician payment structures and participates in analyzing such structures. Also responsible for performing provider relations activities, dissemination of contractual information to essential parties, monitoring contract compliance, and developing and maintaining relationships with key managed care entities in the market. This position has a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferred
and/or
Bachelor'sScienceRequiredor
Bachelor'sArtsRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferred
and/or
4 YearsMarketing/Sales/Provider RelationsRequiredor
4 YearsPhysician Practice ManagementRequired


Experience: Four years of managed care experience in a physician practice or health system with complex operating environments. Must have knowledge of Payor Contracting processes involving Physician contracts. Payor Contracting processes include negotiation and implementation of payor contracts. Must be familiar with provider credentialing applications; provider database(s) and provider services. Must understand and have in-depth knowledge of health care payment structures and fee schedules. Experience troubleshooting and resolving provider and billing/payment issues with managed care plans. Excellent written and oral communications skills necessary along with superb people skills. Proficient in Microsoft applications and email etiquette. Ability to work independently and set priorities under minimal supervision. Ability to work within the defined values, mission, and vision of the organization.



State of Florida Licensure Requirements

LicensesRequired/
Preferred
and/or
Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferred
and/or

US:FL:Fort Myers

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