Provider Network Manager

JR193682 Provider Network Manager The Provider Network Manager develops the provider network through contract negotiations (language and rates), relationship development, and servicing. Location: Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 day per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. 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 accommodation is granted as required by law. How will you make an impact: Primary focus of this role is contracting and negotiating contract terms. Typically works with less-complex to complex providers. Providers may include, but are not limited to, smaller institutional providers, professional providers with more complex contracts, medical groups, physician groups, small hospitals that are not part of a health system, ancillary providers, providers in areas with increased competition or where greater provider education around managed care concepts is required. Contracts may involve non-standard arrangements that require a moderate level of negotiation skills. Value based concepts understanding. Fee schedules can be customized. Works with increased independence and requires increased use of judgment and discretion. May work on cross-functional projects requiring collaboration with other key areas. Serves as a communication link between professional providers and the company. Conducts more complex negotiations and drafts documents. Assists in preparing financial projections and conducting analysis as required.

Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in contracting, provider relations, provider servicing; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: Provider contracting and negotiation experience. Provider network management experience. Behavioral health experience preferred. Knowledge of value-based care and Kansas market preferred. Data analysis and reporting experience. Medicaid, Medicare, or Commercial network and experience. Candidates must reside in Kansas and be within a reasonable commuting distance of an Elevance Health PulsePoint office. Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: Job Family: PND > Network Contracting 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.

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