About this opportunity
American Health Partners lists this Provider Network Manager opportunity in franklin, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Health Plans, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc. owns and operates Institutional Special Needs Plans (I‑SNPs) for seniors who reside in long‑term care facilities. In partnership with nursing home operators, these Medicare Advantage plans manage medical risk by improving patient care to reduce emergency room visits and avoidable hospitalizations. This division currently operates in Tennessee, Georgia, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Utah, Texas, Mississippi, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, and Indiana with planned expansion into other states in 2025. For more information, visit AmHealthPlans.com.
Benefits And Perks Include
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
TeleDoc 24/7/365 access to doctors
Optional short- and long-term disability plans
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K retirement accounts with company match
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Job Summary
The Provider Network Manager is primarily responsible for establishing CMS-compliant, cost-effective and competitive healthcare provider networks in assigned markets by negotiating agreements with healthcare providers. Responsibilities also include maintaining positive business relationships with contracted providers and reporting on material changes in assigned markets while serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for other functional areas within the organization.
Essential Job Duties
To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Execute agreements with healthcare providers & essential vendors in assigned markets to establish competitive and cost-effective healthcare provider networks, which also meet CMS network adequacy standards.
Ensure providers and essential vendors meet the credentialing requirements
Analyze the Health Plan(s) provider network to maintain network adequacy on an ongoing basis
Support implementation of Health Plan(s) in new markets as needed
Establish a positive work environment that encourages participation in process improvement and commitment to department/company success
Complete corporate assignments, including but not limited to compliance training, as assigned
Job Requirements
Must have knowledge and familiarity with all levels of medical services and ability to rapidly develop working relationships
Must be able to accept instructions and work independently in the completions of goals and assignments
Must have strong negotiation, organization, presentation, and time management skills
Must be able to effectively communicate with medical staff to explain the Health Plan(s) program, benefits, and goals
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Must be self‑motivated, dependable, team and goal oriented
Successful completion of required training
Handle multiple priorities effectively
Independent discretion/decision making
Reliable transportation
Current automobile insurance according to company policy
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Five (5) plus years of experience in managed care/network development/ network services
Experience:
Experience in the health care field required
Prior experience with Medicare Advantage plans is helpful
Prior experience in network development/network services is required
Prior experience with acute and post-acute facilities is beneficial
Working Conditions
Must be available to work 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. local time. Occasionally, extended hours may be required for special projects.
Position requires intermittent travel to network provider locations
Teleworking is an option if criteria is met
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment. This employer participates in E-Verify.
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Worksite address
franklin, TN, 37068, US
Who can apply
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