Remote, work from home - Richmond Virginia (must live in/or near area)

This individual reports directly to the Network Operations management team. They will serve as a primary contact for assigned providers and provider staff to assist in VBC contract management, driving increased provider engagement and provide supporting analyses for network and performance optimization. Develops and maintains positive relationships with providers and other cross-functional, cross-collaborative team including Network Operations, Sales, Health Services, Coding, Finance, Marketing, Stars, and Centers of Excellence (COE). This role supports the activities of the Medicare Network Operations Department.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the strategy and execution of stars, coding, and unit cost performance of assigned territory.


• Responsible for creation and delivery materials to educate providers and provider staff on policies and procedures, contracting, quality, coding, service line initiatives and financial performance efficiencies.


• Organizes and conducts operating committee meetings with provider/groups to include policies and procedures, financial trends, quality ratings, coding performance, and other collaboration opportunities


• Initiates and maintains effective channels of communication with providers, office staff and matrix partners


• Assist in analysis of monthly cost trends for the direct market, including recommending solutions and assist in identifying action plans to remediate provider medical cost trends.


• Understands, develops, tracks, monitors and reports on key program performance metrics, such as utilization, coding and Stars/quality performance; support coding and stars initiatives through network operations initiatives and contract negotiations.


• Conduct internal audits for provider accuracy and work with network operations team to obtain rosters


• Monitor the Network Interest Committee intake boxes for providers/groups seeking participation in the Ohio Medicare network and updating excel for contracting team. As needed working with provider groups in standard contracting process


• Serving as a point of contact for roster management, accuracy of provider data loading, and main contact for Provider Data Loading team


• Must learn to navigate internal systems for data: QNXT, Online Provider Directory (OLPD), Tract Manager, OnBase, QUEST and ART


• Conduct internal audits for provider roster accuracy and work with network operations team to obtain rosters


• Perform special projects and other duties assigned by leadership.

Coverage Area: Richmond Virginia, Northern Virginia

• Car and valid driver's license required- mileage reimbursement provided


• This role requires up to 50% of local travel to providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience of 3 or more years in Managed Care and/or Provider Contracting required.


• Knowledge of healthcare provider network systems, contracting and credentialing requirements, contracts, and terminology.


• Knowledge of Provider onboarding process, system applications, and procedures.


• Ability and willingness to share knowledge as well as train, develop, and coach individuals with varying levels of experience.


• Detail oriented, with proven time management and organization skills (including the ability to engage in multiple tasks and meet deadlines/standards).


• Act with a sense of urgency to research questions or issues brought by the team. Identify the right parties or resources to resolve these issues. Follow up with these parties to drive resolution and provide on-going feedback to individual(s).

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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