Provider Relations Representative HYBRID

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BASIC FUNCTION

This position is responsible for the contracting, credentialing, and maintenance of professional provider data to support marketing, membership and network contracting across all lines of business; building relations with the provider community is an important part of this role. Responsibilities include promoting high quality initiatives to support data integrity; accepting ownership and leading highly specialized operational and customer support duties that require independent initiative. This role includes participating in internal provider meetings and work groups, researching problems related to provider credentialing, data and network participation. Incumbent also provides training and education to all Blue Cross contracted providers including, but not limited to: hospitals, physicians, free-standing surgery centers, free standing substance abuse facilities, free standing psych facilities, VA hospitals, and all other allied professional providers. NOTE: This role is HYBRID/FLEX and requires in-office visibility three days per week, working from home the other two days. Relocation is not available, sponsorship will not be extended either now or in the future.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and three (3)years of work experience in managed care OR aminimum offive (5) yearswork experience in a managed care environment. Two (2) years of healthcare administration experience in clinical and financial settings, with direct provider communication experience. Effective interpersonal, analytical,presentationand communication skills. Knowledge of the healthcare industry, healthcare systems and payer/provider dynamics. Ability and willingness to travel within assigned areas for responsibility, including overnight stays. Strong comprehension of contracts, applications, and products. Understanding ofprovider reimbursement methodologies and claims. Working knowledge of claims processing systems. Effective organizational and planning skills with the ability to take initiative and work independently. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Clear and concise interpersonal,verbaland written communication skills. Collaborationskills resulting in business/process improvements/changes. PC proficiency and skillsto includeWord, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Excellent facilitation,presentationand research skills.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced level of Excel fluency (i.e. pivot tables, data validation, handling large data sets) Strong familiarity with claims, billing, and coding basics (CPT, ICD-10 helpful) CRM or provider management systems knowledge Affiliation with IAMHP (Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans) Experience working with government agencies, legislative and advocacy groups

**~ KEY FUNCTIONS ~**

Establishes andmaintainsrelationships between Blue Cross andcontractedproviders to promote and ensure that BCBS networks areperforming perthe contracted agreement(e.g.Compliance,PEAQ,etc.). Act aspointof escalation for providersregardingaspects of theirrelationship with HCSC.Possible topicsincludeoperations,claims,financial reimbursement, policies, procedures, and contractual issues. Maintains a thorough level of knowledge for all lines of businessto ensure provider contract compliance. Performs investigative research upon the request of providersregardingthe intricate and detailed information for all lines of business. Assistsin conductinginternal and externalseminars and presentationsas needed for the improvement of HCSC / provider relationship. Prepare for and lead internal and external meetings toassureand enhance provider success (e.g.: PowerPoint decks, Excel, analytics, presentation skills). Maintains a thorough level of knowledgeregardingallProviderRelationssystems(e.g.: GUI, PPW,Salesforce, etc.) Provides training and education to all Blue Cross contractedproviders including, but not limited to,hospitals, physicians, free-standing surgery centers, free standing substance abuse facilities, free standing psych facilities, VA hospitals, and all other allied professional providers. Represent Provider Relations in cross-department workflows and projects. Ensureappropriate providerservices including working across departments to resolve issues. Ensure assigned providers are informed when changes occur. Respond to provider inquiries in an effective andtimelymanner and coordinate claims resolution to payment problems. Establish andmaintainrelationships with assigned providers through personal visits,correspondenceand telephone calls. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc. Comply withHIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies. Maintain complete confidentiality ofcompanybusiness. Ensure all expenditurescomply withcorporate and divisional expense guidelines. Maintain communication with managementregardingdevelopment within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects asrequiredor requested. Responsible formaintainingan up-to-date tracker of provider concerns and pain points.Participate in discussions around resolutions. Maintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation within Salesforce, ensuring all provider interactions, outreach activities, issue resolution, and key relationship management details are consistently recorded and updated to support business operations, reporting, and performance tracking. Provide project support as needed, including tracking milestones, managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional activities, and contributing to project documentation and status updates. Other duties as assigned by leadership NOTE: This role is HYBRID/FLEX and requires in-office visibility three days per week, working from home the other two days. Relocation is not available, sponsorship will not be extended either now or in the future.

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#LI-hybrid Pay Transparency Statement: At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan. HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Base Pay Range $55,900.00 - $123,500.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Care Service Corporation