What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Relations Consultant position at Elevance Health?
LOCATION: This is a field role supporting Northern Virginia. You should reside in this region and Virginia residency is required.
HOURS: General business hours, Monday through Friday.
TRAVEL: Up to 25% travel to a provider facility may be required.
This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Network Relations Consultant develops and maintains positive provider relationships with provider community by regular on-site visits, communicating administrative and programmatic changes, and facilitating, education and the resolution of provider issues. Serving as a knowledge and resource expert regarding provider issues impacting provider satisfaction, researches and resolves complex provider issues and appeals for prompt resolution. May be responsible for coordinating non-negotiated contracts for new and existing providers as needed.
Primary duties include but are not limited to:
Researches, analyzes and recommends resolution for contract dispute, non-routine claim issues, billing questions and other practices.
May participate in Joint Operation Committees (JOC) of larger provider groups.
Coordinates communication process on such issues as administrative and medical policy, reimbursement and provider utilization patterns.
Conducts seminars to support the understanding of managed care policies and procedures.
Identifies network access and deficiencies and develops recruitment and contracting strategies.
Coordinates and conducts provider training including developing and distributing provider relations materials.
Responsible for providing quality, accessible and comprehensive service to the company's provider community.
Provide assistance regarding education, contract questions and non-routine claim issues.
Coordinates communications process on such issues as administrative and medical policy, reimbursement and provider utilization patterns.
Coordinates prompt claims resolution through direct contact with providers, claims, pricing and medical management department.
Identifies and reports on provider utilization patterns which have a direct impact on the quality of service delivery.
Tracks and conduct provider refresher training.
Researches issues that may impact future provider negotiations or jeopardize network retention.
Required Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of customer service experience including 2 years experience as a Network Management Rep; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
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Preferred Qualifications
Previous Medicaid population experience is very helpful.
Claims experience is strongly preferred.
LTSS provider/population experience is preferred.
Experience coordinating and facilitating provider training.
Solid written and oral communication skills are a must for this position!
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.
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 and Influenza. 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.