E-Referral Vendor Optimization Lead

E-Referral & Vendor Optimization Lead

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As the E-Referral & Vendor Optimization Lead, you will be a strategic individual contributor and team leader responsible for managing electronic referral workflows and overseeing relationships with 90+ referral vendors. You will drive process simplification, vendor optimization, and technology integration to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant patient intake. The position requires advanced expertise, independent judgment, and leadership in developing methods, techniques, and analytical approaches that influence functional strategies and impact organizational results.

We designed this position for a high-impact leader who combines operational execution with strategic vision. By simplifying vendor engagement and optimizing referral workflows, you will directly influence functional strategies, organizational efficiency, and patient experience.

Main Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise & Leadership
• E-Referral Workflow Management
• Vendor Management & Optimization
• Strategic Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Communication
• Compliance & Quality

Use Your Skills to Make an Impact

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4 or more years of experience managing multiple vendor relationships and contracts for a large organization.
• 4 or more years of experience optimizing complex workflows for a large organization.
• Experience with referral platforms (ex: Aidin, CarePort, Ensocare, Epic, WellSky) and vendor management tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Can work independently and lead initiatives with minimal instruction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to influence functional strategies.
• Experience with Medicare guidelines and payer authorization processes.

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range $104,000 - $143,000 per year

Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 08-28-2026

About us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

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