Develops and maintains positive provider relationships with provider community via a mixture of email, telephonic and/or face-to-face outreach, by communicating administrative and programmatic changes, facilitating provider education and the resolution of provider issues. Collaborates with internal matrix partners to triage issues and submit work requests. Generally assigned to a portfolio of providers within a defined cohort. Researches, analyzes, and coordinates prompt resolution to provider i... more details
Anticipated End Date:
2024-06-14
Position Title:
Provider Relationship Account Consultant - CA
Job Description:
Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. is enthusiastically supporting the launch of the Statewide School-Based Fee Schedule project by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) as the dedicated Third-Party Administrator. Our goal? To improve the mental health services offered to California's young students via this pivotal initiative.
We're expanding our team and eager to connect with professionals experienced in healthcare administration, network management, provider credentialing and data analysis.
With this project, we're aligning our goals with Governor Newsom's Kids’ Mental Health and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). We're working closely with DHCS, the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), and the California Department of Insurance (CDI) to implement a multi-payer fee schedule, ensuring fair reimbursement for school-linked providers offering designated outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services.
Provider Relationship Account Consultant (Behavioral Health) - CALIFORNIA
Location: This position will work a Hybrid model (remote and office). Ideal candidates must live in the state of California within 50 miles from one of our Elevance Health CA corporate offices. This position will travel to worksites and other locations as necessary.
*Seeking candidates that reside in either: Northern California, Bay Area, Central Coast or Southern California.
Work Shift: Monday thru Friday, 5 days a week during Pacific Standard Time business hours.
The Provider Relationship Account Consultant (Behavioral Health) is responsible for providing quality, accessible and comprehensive service to the company's provider community.
How you will make an impact:
Develops and maintains positive provider relationships with provider community via a mixture of email, telephonic and/or face-to-face outreach, by communicating administrative and programmatic changes, facilitating provider education and the resolution of provider issues.
Collaborates with internal matrix partners to triage issues and submit work requests.
Generally assigned to a portfolio of providers within a defined cohort.
Researches, analyzes, and coordinates prompt resolution to provider issues and appeals through direct contact with providers and internal matrixed partners.
Coordinates communication process on such issues as administrative and medical policy, reimbursement, and provider utilization patterns.
Conducts routine outreach to support the understanding of managed care policies and procedures, as well as outreach on a variety of initiatives and programs.
Coordinates and conducts provider training including developing and distributing provider relations materials.
May assist with Annual Provider Satisfaction Surveys, required corrective action plan implementation and monitoring education and non-routine claim issues.
May coordinate Provider Manual updates/maintenance.
Identifies and reports on provider utilization patterns which have a direct impact on the quality-of-service delivery.
Research issues that may impact future provider contract negotiations or jeopardize network retention.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
Experience working in the behavioral health field.
Experience in education system.
Experience with Medi-Cal.
For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $59,724 to $102,384.
Location: California
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Job Level:
Non-Management Exempt
Workshift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Family:
PND > Provider Relationship Account Mgmt
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
