PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Whittier Hospital, PIH Health Downey Hospital and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
The Provider Network Representative position is responsible for maintaining a working relationship with provider organizations as assigned. Acts as the liaison to providers and health plans, assesses provider-training needs, ensures compliance with contracts. Arranging for and conducting office manager meetings and physician meetings. Works collectively and individually to complete new provider orientation for all applicable product lines. Conducts face-to-face visits to service providers, resolve issues, educate staff/providers on policies, assist in collecting credentialing information, and review HEDIS information. Assess the changing needs of assigned network, identifies network gaps and collaborates with Contracting Department. Provides oversight on escalated inquiries and claim issues and follows up with providers to ensure problems have been resolved, strategizes for membership growth and retention, work closely with brokers, other vendors and health plans, as well as works special projects as assigned or directed.
This is an exempt position.
Dependable person with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good knowledge of healthcare and insurance industry (HMO/PPO/MA/MAPD) and medical groups/IPA
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work effectively with internal and external department, community and other audiences.
Must possess ability to organize, plan daily activities and demonstrate initiative with minimal supervision and to complete projects under pressure of deadlines.
Must be able to handle numerous tasks simultaneously and work with colleagues to execute projects, events.
Must develop and maintain relationships with provider network, vendors and other partners.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to meet and deal pleasantly and effectively with a variety of professionals at all levels within the organization as patients and community members.
Analytical, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy
Ability to perform tasks utilizing various office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Visio)
Required:
Must have a minimum three (3) to four (4) years of experience in provider relations field with a managed care organization, IPA, or HMO.
Good knowledge of healthcare and insurance industry (HMO/PPO/MA/MAPD).
Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences, including physicians, physician’s staff, etc.
Ability to analyze data to identify trends, and variance from goals.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, claims payment and problem resolution is required.
Preferred:
Mandarin/Taiwanese speaking
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Organizational Development, or another related field is preferred.
Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V
PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner
Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes.
We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare.
We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.
Why PIH Health?
Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization.
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here.
PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.