Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

The Provider Relations Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Provider Relations Manager in maintaining positive relationships with healthcare providers and ensuring the smooth operation of provider-related activities within Alignment Health Plan with our Contracted Network (PCP, Specialists, Ancillary/Facility).

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
1.   Serves as the primary point of contact for provider inquiries, requests, and concerns, and provide timely and professional assistance.
2.   Coordinates with internal teams in a timely manner for resolution of provider issues
3.   Assists in the evaluation of provider performance and satisfaction through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and data analysis
4.   Supports the Provider Relations Manager in maintaining and updating provider information impacting directories, networks, and contracts
5.   Works assigned tasks, including provider onboarding, call center queues, CRM, portal access requests, timely and accurately
6.   Attends and participates in all staff meetings as required
7.   Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in provider relations / contracting with an HMO or IPA, medical group or institutional provider required.

• Preferred: 5 years in field.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelors degree or four years additional experience in lieu of education.

• Preferred: MBA

Specialized Skills:

• Required:

Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others.
Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly
Reasoning Skills: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.
Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Report Analysis Skills: Comprehend and analyze statistical reports.

Licensure:

• Required: None

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $58,531.00 - $87,797.00

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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