Your career starts now. We are looking for the next generation of healthcare leaders. At AmeriHealth Caritas, we are passionate about helping people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in healthcare solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services, and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together, we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.; **;Qualified candidate must be located in South Carolina.;** **Responsibilities:** Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Network Management department and staff. ;Responsible for assisting the Leader with departmental activities related to provider satisfaction, education, and communication. This position is also responsible for all provider network recruiting and contracting management activities. ;Ensures that the department and staff remain current in all aspects of federal and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; creates or modifies departmental policies to reflect changes; ;Ensures the department achieves annual goals and objectives. **Contracting:** + Responsible for hospital and physician network development and management. + Develops and recommends policy changes related to provider recruitment and contracting. + Recruits and negotiates contracts with specific providers within operational and potential new counties to meet company requirements. + Oversees training and communication for network providers and acts as a liaison with the provider community. + Ensures compliance with pricing guidelines established by ACFC and the Plan.; + Ensures provider contracting is consistent with claim payment methodologies. + Maintains familiarity with Medicare fee schedules and analyzes comparable Plan pricing guidelines. + Resolves complex contract issues to ensure that provider contracts comply with state, federal, and national accrediting agencies and Plan contracting guidelines. + Ensures that non-standard contract elements are communicated to appropriate departments and obtains ACFC and Plan approval before submission to the provider. + Responsible for the accuracy and timely management of all provider contracts. + Responsible for implementing electronic strategies for the provider network, including increasing electronic claims submission and implementing improved processes that result in increased auto-adjudication of claims. **Recruitment:** + Responsible for compliance with State and accrediting agencies’ network adequacy standards. + Ensures the provider network meets the healthcare needs of Plan members.; + Establishes a recruitment plan, conducts recruiting activities, and oversees staff recruitment efforts. + Establishes a priority list of new geographic locations and types of providers to be added to the Plan network in concert with Plan departments. + Works with Plan departments to retain network providers at risk for termination. + Augments and modifies the existing provider network to accommodate new products or clients as necessary. **General Administrative Activities:** + Responsible for departmental staffing decisions and supervises assigned staff, writes and performs annual reviews, and monitors performance issues as they arise. + Leads team in a manner conducive to ongoing growth and expanded knowledge of associates. + Coach team members using data and appropriate analytical tools that support improved quality. + Support team members in identifying and creatively resolving problems for improved processes and expanded use of technology. + Support collaborative team efforts that produce effective working relationships and trust. + Systematically informs staff of policy and procedural changes affecting program and administrative operations. + Regularly suggests innovative means of structuring operations that help alleviate backlogs and ensure the optimal utilization of resources. + Resolves individual provider complaints promptly to ensure minimal disruption of the Plan’s network. + Analyzes and monitors provider claim compliance with Plan policies and procedures and recommends solutions when problems occur. ; + Responsible for facilitating the department with system upgrades, regulatory directives, and assigned corporate initiatives. ; + Monitors provider reports and develops and implements strategies to address outliers.; + Conducts and prepares reports on annual provider satisfaction surveys; develops plans to improve identified areas of concern; works with other departments to develop quality assurance initiatives based on survey results. + Supports the Quality Management Department and Company-wide Quality Initiatives such as HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA/URAC:; + Reviews Quality indicators and makes recommendations for improvement + Compiles documentation regarding quality Reports and provider utilization platforms. + Will partner with the medical management team to identify and measure methods to improve processes and workflows + Participates in Plan and physician committees as appropriate. **Education & Experience:** + 2 to 3 years of Marketplace/Exchange experience is required. + 1 to 3 years managing health insurance, ACA Marketplace Exchange Business. + 5 years of provider contracting/reimbursement experience in a healthcare setting. + 3 years of supervisory/management/leadership experience, preferably in a managed care organization setting. + A bachelor’s degree in business or a health-related discipline, such as healthcare administration or healthcare management, or equivalent education and business experience is required. + The candidate must communicate effectively with the leadership and team members. + Candidate must be located in South Carolina and must required a valid driver's license and car insurance. ; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve. We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy. Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Flexible work solutions include remote options, hybrid work schedules, competitive pay, paid time off, holidays and volunteer events, health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) tuition reimbursement, and more. ;