Provider Network Relations Specialist - Development

Description

• Works as a member of a larger team to ensure the success of Acuity goals and assists in motivating team members to excel.
• Communicates with the Acuity Program Managers, Assistant Program Managers, and other key stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Performs duties in a safe manner. Follows the corporate safety policy. Participates and supports safety meetings, training, and goals. Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of
• Attends meetings upon request of Director, Manager, or Assistant Manager.
• Continuously develops and communicates with a self-generated list of recruitment opportunities, via thorough research and networking within the areas of focus.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with facility providers and office staff. Responds timely to communications.
• Professionally interacts with and recruits medical facilities and clinics in support of the company’s Occupational Health Services Business Line initiatives, with low to moderate need for direction.
• Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JCAHO, AAAHC, NRCME (DOT) and other mandated regulations/standards.
• Resolves complex issues to include running advanced reports and resolving difficult provider calls with professional ease.
• Collects and disseminates all Provider Service Agreement paperwork appropriately; identifies individuals for credentialing and communicates with the Credentialing Manager for processing.

Requirements

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of Commercial & Government contract requirements as they apply to medical facilities/entities.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to thrive and multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; be comfortable with cold calling, and the ability to adapt to a change when needed.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Demonstrated comfort with negotiation process required.
• High School Diploma and 5-6 years of experience, with 2-3 years of experience specific to medical facility recruitment.
• Participates with department Assistant Manager and Manager to both identify and offer potential solutions to complex issues; able to prioritize, train, and delegate special projects as directed.
• Ability to participate in interdepartmental project groups or task forces to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, contract awards, and new policy requirements. Supports marketing/sales objectives and efforts as requested.
• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Learns basic details of medical exam components and skillfully negotiates pricing on agreements and/or addendums with appropriate provider representatives within specified guidelines.
• Learns and uses knowledge of various software applications necessary to accurately set up and maintain facility information, as well as being capable of running reports to support recruitment efforts.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Understands assigned geographic territory and proactively secures appropriate provider coverage.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance