Provider Operations Service Representative (Hybrid/Troy, MI) - Health Alliance Plan

Provider Operations Service Representative (Hybrid/Troy, MI) - Health Alliance Plan The role will serve as primary contact for providers for education and training with HAP operations. PSA will develop positive and supportive relationships with affiliated providers, to include physician/hospital organizations, primary care physicians, specialty care physicians and ancillary providers. PSA will improve provider compliance with HAP policies and procedures while providing support to providers and assist them in becoming HAP advocates by improving practice operations, productivity, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement in the areas of quality, utilization, and risk adjustment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct telephonic and in-person educational sessions and physician office staff orientations with providers (physicians, office staff, hospital staff, ancillary providers, and hospital/network administrators). Educate providers about HAP programs and operations including: HAP products and lines of business Claims, referral, and eligibility verification processes Referral/authorization guidelines and system training Performance improvement opportunities in the areas of quality, utilization, risk adjustment, and cost Regulatory standards required by CMS, NCQA, MDHHS, etc. Disease and medical management programs HAP and network policies and procedures including updates Contracting and credentialing processes Assist in the development, implementation and communication of policies and procedures required by HAP, NCQA, CMS, and MDHHS to ensure quality health care and efficient managed care operations in a provider setting. Assist providers with interpretation of HAP’s provider data reports. Help providers to obtain additional reports to support utilization and/or medical management, as needed. Serve as an ombudsperson for providers, offering to resolve challenges or concerns at the provider site, or by communicating problems to the appropriate HAP staff. Develop and communicate an understanding of financial performance issues, provider profiling, and other related matters that impact provider behaviors. Develop and communicate an understanding of HAP Medical Management functions and processes, including management of utilization, quality, and care. Develop and maintain effective relationships with network administrators. Assist in the coordination and presentation of provider conferences, workshops, and orientations. Represent Provider Network Management department and HAP in network joint operating committee meetings; collaborate with Senior Provider Service Administrators to facilitate, prepare materials, and follow-ups for joint operating committee meetings. May require significant travel within Michigan.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business or related field required or an additional two (2) years of experience with provider issue resolution; may be considered in lieu of education requirement. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a health care or health insurance setting. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in provider relations or education, communication, and issue resolution; and communication of financial and utilization information in a health insurance setting. Previous presentation and public speaking experience. Strong knowledge of Health Insurance products and product lines preferred. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clinical personnel. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Problem-solving ability and attention to detail. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Support corporate objectives and focus on long term goals. Ability to think strategically and apply system thinking to provider relations. Strong presentation and public speaking skills. Demonstrated business-writing skills. Working knowledge of Internet-based applications. Working knowledge of communication and contact tracking programs. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must possess and maintain (1) a valid driver's license and (2) a driving record that meets the criteria specified through Henry Ford Health Systems' Corporate Insurance Program. Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff… committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System