Provider Network Account Manager III

Salary Range:  $88,854.00 (Min.) - $115,509.00 (Mid.) - $142,166.00 (Max.)

 

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.

Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.
 

Job Summary

The Provider Network Account Manager III is responsible for all aspects of the L.A. Care (LAC) provider contracting and relationship management process, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and implementing phases of contracts, and building, nurturing, and maintaining positive working relationships between LAC and its network of providers. Assigned accounts include multiple large provider organizations (i.e. Participating Physician Group (PPGs); Hospitals; Ancillaries; etc.), or individual practitioners, in a single or multiple locations. The Account Manager III is responsible for representing LAC in their partnership with contracted and non-contracted providers, at all times. The Account Manager III is responsible for maintaining an in-depth understanding of LAC governing regulations, policies and procedures, operating standards, provider contracts, and provider performance and needs. The Account Manager III leverages that information to identify, develop, and conduct relevant and tailored provider orientation sessions, makes educational visits about LAC practices, policies, and requirements, and works to resolve provider issues. The Account Manager III is responsible for monitoring and managing network adequacy by assuring appropriate access to services throughout L.A. County, and beyond as necessary, to comply with State and Federal requirements for all product lines of business (Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial). The Account Manager III is responsible for the initial on-board training of new managed care contract provider partners, and for ensuring their provider accounts maintain appropriate trainings and credentials to care for LAC members.

 

Acts as a Subject Matter Expert, serves as a resource and mentor for other staff.

Duties

Responsible for identifying, contacting, and actively soliciting qualified providers and/or provider organizations to participate with LAC; assuring the financial integrity of LAC is maintained through rate negotiation; and, ensuring contract requirements are adhered to, including language, terms, and reimbursement requirements. Responsible for the project management of all contract implementations and renegotiation functions, from pre-contracting to activation, according to pre-determined internal guidelines and financial standards, while ensuring a smooth transition of services for members. Responsible for drafting contract clauses/addenda, review, and negotiating new contracts/amendments and other contracting related documents based on LAC contracting guidelines, parameters, and standards, including leadership strategy discussions; implementing contracts/amendments across LAC; and providing in-service orientation meetings with providers. Responsible for monitoring managed care contracts for renewals and expirations.

 

Acts the liaison between Provider Network Management (PNM) and other internal Plan departments, as necessary, to resolve complex issues, and to effectively deliver accurate, timely, and appropriate information to their assigned accounts. Responsible for supporting the credentialing and re-credentialing process, investigation of member complaints, and assisting LAC in investigating any potential quality issues. Monitors timely receipt of contractually required reporting. Acquires and maintains a functional working knowledge of applicable systems like QNXT, Visual Cactus, and proprietary provider databases, and routinely relays information about additions, deletions, or changes to the LAC PNM and Provider Data Management (PDM) department.

 

Researches and resolves contractual interpretation, operational and/or payment issues; researches and resolves incoming escalated provider inquiries within specified guidelines; educates providers on new protocols, policies, and procedures. Ensures provider database and documentation is up-to-date, accurate, and complete.

 

Maintains a complete understanding of LACs reports and metrics to evaluate the performance of assigned providers and/or provider organizations, and use the data to develop and imp