Provider Engagement - Behavioral Health

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Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma is seeking a Provider Engagement Professional 2 who develops and grows positive, long-term relationships with physicians, providers and healthcare systems in order to support and improve financial and quality performance within the contracted working relationship with the health plan. The Provider Engagement Professional 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

The Provider Relations Representative- Behavioral Health (BH) is responsible for day-to-day front line relationship management for network providers in Humana’s Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma’s Medicaid Plan, including provider onboarding, training, education, responding to provider inquiries, and resolving issues or complaints. This role will support behavioral health providers in their designated region and must be based in Oklahoma.  The role will require critical thinking/problem solving skills, understanding of health plan operations, and strong interpersonal skills.   

Key Role Objectives

• Serve as primary relationship manager with behavioral health providers to ensure positive provider experience with Humana Healthy Horizons and promote network retention 
• Meet regularly, both in person and virtually, with assigned providers to conduct trainings and education, including required annual trainings, ensure understanding of Humana policies and procedures, explain Humana systems, etc. 
• Support new assigned providers with onboarding, including orientation session(s) 
• Respond to assigned provider questions or inquires, and if necessary, ensure prompt resolution to provider issues with appropriate enterprise business teams, including those associated with claims payment, prior authorizations, and referrals, as well as appropriate education about participation in Humana’s Oklahoma Medicaid plan 
• Convene Joint Operating Committee meetings with providers, including organizing agendas, materials, and other team members (clinical, provider engagement), to discuss key operational, clinical, and quality related topics 
• Communicate updates on Humana’s policies and procedures and Oklahoma’s SoonerSelect programmatic updates  
• Coordinate regional provider townhalls and/or trainings 
• Work with internal resources and systems (e.g., claims, reimbursement, provider enrollment) to provide the Perfect Experience in all provider interactions with Humana’s Oklahoma Medicaid plan 
• Ensure compliance with Oklahoma’s managed care contractual requirements for provider relations, such as claims dispute resolution within specified timeframes 

Use Your Skills To Make An Impact

Required Qualifications

• Must reside in Oklahoma
• Position is field-based in Oklahoma and requires frequent travel to providers in Oklahoma County and Humana locations
• 2 or more years of health care or managed care experience working with providers (e.g., provider relations, claims education) 
• Experience working with or in health care administration setting 
• Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills 
• Proficiency in analyzing, understanding, and communicating complex issues 
• Exceptional time management and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Experience with Oklahoma Medicaid  
• Experience working with behavioral health providers, facilities and/or FQHCs is strongly desired 
• Understanding of claims systems, adjudication, submission processes, coding, and/or dispute resolution 
• Understanding of managed care contracts, including contract language and reimbursement 

Additional Information

Driving Statement

This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$59,300 - $80,900 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description Of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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