Managed Care Network Development Specialist

Managed Care Network Development Specialist

UCR Health is seeking a driven and relationship-focused Managed Care Network Development Specialist to play a pivotal role in expanding our Managed Care and Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) across the Inland Empire region. This position sits at the intersection of healthcare strategy and community partnership requiring someone equally comfortable navigating contract discussions at a physician's office as they are contributing to high-level network growth objectives alongside senior leadership. In this role, you will serve as the primary field-facing liaison responsible for recruiting and onboarding physicians into the UCR Health network, guiding them through the contracting process with clarity and professionalism, and building the ongoing relationships that drive long-term participation and retention. You will work closely with the UCR Health Chief Strategy Officer to align your field efforts with the broader organizational vision for managed care growth making your work not just impactful today, but foundational to the health system's future. This is an opportunity for a motivated healthcare professional to own a critical function within a growing academic health system one deeply committed to serving the Inland Southern California community with high-quality, coordinated care.

The full salary range for the Managed Care Network Development Specialist is $62,900 - $110,100 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. - Required

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 4 - 7 years of experience. - Required

Minimum Requirements

Strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Thorough knowledge of outreach and marketing strategies relevant to program.

Thorough knowledge of outreach best practices.

Advanced ability to work collaboratively with leaders, physicians, clinical and support staff.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to analyze data and report findings.

Ability to conduct research and produce advanced educational materials.

Ability to develop and lead educational sessions with diverse clinical groups.

Ability to deal with confidential matters with tact and diplomacy.

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows software.

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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