Now Hiring - Anthem, Inc. - Healthcare Manager Provider Relations - Account Management (US) in Little Rock, AR

Manager Provider Relations Account Management (JR44710)

Location: Prefer candidates who reside in Arkansas. Will consider candidates who reside in neighboring states. This role will be a combination of Remote work, field work in Arkansas, and visits to Little Rock, AR office as needed.

The Manager Provider Relations Account Management oversees the Provider Relationship Account Management team responsible for the development and maintenance of the company's physician and provider delivery system through positive provider relationships. Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

• Manages and oversees processes to ensure provider account teams/cohorts are sufficiently staffed and trained in providing timely issue resolution, provider education/orientation, evaluation of network adequacy and recruitment into the provider network.

• Manages the workflow of the provider relationship account team and has budget accountability.

• Acts as a liaison to ensure that all internal matrix partners and external stakeholders are effectively informed.

• Monitors team activities to assure staff meets performance standards and is operating effectively and efficiently; resolves escalated issues.

• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in business or related health field and a minimum of 3 years of provider relations experience; 3 years leadership/management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• 3 years of managed care/health insurance industry experience

• 1 year of leadership experience (with direct, or indirect, reports.)

• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time in Arkansas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Arkansas Provider landscape.

Be part of an Extraordinary Team

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

We are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

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.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide - and Elevance Health approves - a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Elevance Health is able to reasonably accommodate. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2021, is ranked as one of the 2021 World's Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a Top 20 Fortune 500 Companies on Diversity and Inclusion. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at [please apply online] 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 [please apply online] for assistance.