Provider Network Specialist jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Provider Network Specialist coordinates and evaluates the contracts of a healthcare provider network. Participates in the negotiation of contracts and prepares reports and analysis of contract details and statistics. Being a Provider Network Specialist distributes contract information, status updates, and other information within the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Provider Network Specialist typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Provider Network Specialist gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Provider Network Specialist typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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PROVIDER NETWORK SPECIALIST
  • UNM Hospitals
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Department: Provider Network Development


    FTE: 1.00
    Full Time
    Shift: Days


    Position Summary:
    Manage negotiation, operation, and administration of liaison activities associated with healthcare provider contracting for the TriWest Veteran Administration (VA) Community Care Network (CCN) for the state of New Mexico. Develop and deliver provider education for participant facilities and individual physicians, in compliance with CCN program requirements, and conduct research into claims, referral and authorization, and other operational issues related to provider contracting and networking. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.


    Detailed responsibilities:
    • NETWORK RELATIONS - Manage the negotiation of individual network contracts with hospitals, physician groups, and other health care related agencies and companies in New Mexico and West Texas
    • NETWORK RELATIONS - Manage negotiation of various contract rates and reimbursement methodologies for all network agreements, ensuring compliance with the VA, TriWest, Medicare, or industry regulations, as appropriate
    • NETWORK RELATIONS - Oversee the negotiation and establishment of contract language and legal requirements in compliance with VA and Triwest requirements, University policies, industry standards and other Federal laws and regulations
    • NETWORK RELATIONS - Serve as primary interface and liaison with TriWest CCN network administration, management, and staff, as needed to execute contracts, resolve contractual problems and issues, and provide information and instruction
    • NETWORK RELATIONS - Plan, develop, and deliver education programs for network entities on all aspects of CCN requirements, to include program administrative guidelines, operational processes, billing, credentialing and certification, and related issues
    • RESOURCE - Serves as primary operational liaison with the TriWest Corporation; independently oversee key operational activities between NM Providers and Triwest, to include referral and authorization operations, claims adjudication, educational activities, and planning for network providers to meet VA staffing requirements
    • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT- Research and assess CCN network needs and develop strategies to meet network operational requirements and goals; analyze issues such as provider and coverage needs and data access standards in support of contracting and network development strategies
    • ISSUE RESOLUTION - Provide oversight and primary liaison services between CCN network providers and the identified claims payment administrator for the program; identify claims payment issues and/or trends and coordinate resolution of problems and issues with the payer
    • ISSUE RESOLUTION - Represent network entities in individual discussions with the claims payment administrator and TriWest; analyze Explanation of Benefits documents received from the administrator and/or Medicare, and resolve individual payment problems and issues, as they arise
    • OTHER - Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
    • COMMUNICATIONS – Maintain and update all provider and institutional contract and credentialing application documents; create and share spreadsheets for tracking current contracting statuses; plan, develop, implement and update the UNMH CCN internet web page, including links for provider resources
    • DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops


    Qualifications


    Education:
    Essential:
    • Bachelor's Degree
    Education specialization:
    Essential:
    • Related Discipline


    Experience:
    Essential:
    3 years directly related experience

    Nonessential:
    No preferred experience


    Credentials:
    Essential:
    • Not Applicable/Not Required


    Physical Conditions:
    Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.


    Working conditions:
    Essential:
    • No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment
  • 29 Days Ago

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Provider Network Access Specialist - Remote in New Mexico
  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people fo...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Provider Network Coordinator
  • Innovative System Group
  • Albuquerque, NM CONTRACTOR
  • This position is responsible for the analyzing, researching, and applying business rules to complete requests received from providers regarding adds/deletes/changes to their information used for claim...
  • 20 Days Ago

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IT Specialist (Network)
  • US Office of the Assistant Secretary for...
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Duties Selectee(s) will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and be eligible for telework as determined by agency policy. This is not a remote position. Offices are located in ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Procurement Specialist
  • NACA Inspired Schools Network
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • The Organization The NACA Inspired Schools Network is building schools of excellence and relevance in Indigenous communities. Based on a community-led school development model, NISN seeks to support s...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Contracts Specialist
  • The Mind Research Network
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Overview Under general supervision, the Contracts Specialist provides technical assistance to scientific and administrative staff with grant and contract development and administration for Federal, pr...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Program Security Officer (L2)
  • Kaihonua, Llc
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Program Security Officer (L2) in Albuquerque, NM at Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC **Location:** **Experience:** Not Spe...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Information Technology Specialist L2
  • Galapagos Federal Systems Llc
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Job Title: Information Technology Specialist L2 -4454 Job Location: Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Job Summary Galapagos Federal...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Writer/Business Process Manager L2
  • Galapagos Federal Systems Llc
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Job Title: Technical Writer/Business Process Manager L2 Job Location: Kirtland AFB, NM, 87117 Job Summary Galapagos Fede...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Scheduler / EVMS Analyst L3
  • Galapagos Federal Systems Llc
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Job Title: Program Scheduler / EVMS Analyst L3 -4517 Job Location: Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Job Summary Galapagos Federal ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Field Network Engineer
  • CDKGlobal
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • We are seeking positive, hardworking candidates who are a motivated self-starter that works well independently with litt...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Security Officer Level 2
  • Honuservices
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Program Security Officer Level 2 in Albuquerque, NM at KaiHonua **Location:** **Experience:** Not Specified **Job Descri...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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C++ Programmer -1784
  • KeyLogic
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • KeyLogic is seeking a C/C++ Programmer to support a major national laboratory. This programmer will test and debug progr...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Network Engineer
  • Leidos
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Description Leidos is seeking a mid-level Network Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someon...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), or 0.96%, is water. Albuquerque lies within the northern, upper edges of the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion, based on long-term patterns of climate, associations of plants and wildlife, and landforms, including drainage patterns. Located in central New Mexico, the city also has noticeable influences from the adjacent Colorado Plateau semi-desert, Arizona-New Mexico Mountains, and Southwest plateaus and plains ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Provider Network Specialist jobs
$54,958 to $82,162
Albuquerque, New Mexico area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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