Provider Relations Representative - Indianapolis, IN

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.



AmeriChoice, a UnitedHealth Group company, is a recognized leader and innovator in providing managed health care solutions to its Medicaid membership.  With over a decade of growth and success we are poised for continued expansion of our services in this dynamic marketplace. Our commitment to this specialized market makes a genuine difference in thousands of lives. Join us, do rewarding work, and build a great career. 


 


Job Responsibilities:


The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with physicians, providers and practice managers within the local health plan's physician and provider delivery system. 

The delivery system is cost effective, marketable, stable and offers broad access.

Long term mutually successful physician and provider relationships exist.

Physician and provider contracts are systems compatible, loaded correctly, timely and meet legal standards.

Physician and provider behavior changes to meet health plan goals.

Trains and services physicians, providers and practice managers.

Recruits physicians and providers in accordance with access strategies developed by the Medical Expense Team.

Acts as health plan's primary liaison with physicians, providers and practice managers.

Initiates actions to influence and change behavior of physicians and providers to meet Health Plan goals and objectives.



Job Qualifications:


Strong strategic and business acumen and well grounded in health care delivery systems.

Demonstrates capability to get results in a complex, often ambiguous environment.

Takes and manages risks.

Builds and leverages a network of experts to supplement one own's expertise.

Establishes trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.

Capable of managing a variety of complex issues while driving momentum of key projects.

Clearly and understandably articulates goals and expectations, relating them to the business mission and direction.

Ability to build strong relationships within and outside of UHC.

Demonstrates expert negotiation skills.

Actively listens to understand the perspective of others - seeks first to understand.

Openly and actively communicates information and Takes initiative to communicate extensively.

Handles difficult situations diplomatically.

Confronts issues directly and speaks candidly.

Effective interpersonal influence, collaboration and listening skills.

Promotes recognition of others.

Holds herself / himself mutually accountable with their team.

Models and supports effective team interactions.

Realizes the performance potential of teams.

Encourages diverse opinions and expression of constructive disagreement.

Seeks opportunities for team play.

BS / BA degree.

1 to 3 years experience in health care, preference for managed care experience.


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:  equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.