Provider Relations Manager - Remote in Kansas

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This role requires 50% travel in the state of Kansas.

In this role, you will be expected to actively support and implement health plan initiatives by guiding the Provider Advocate team in executing defined strategies and priorities. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure operational alignment, address provider group challenges, and contribute to measurable improvements in provider experience and service delivery. Your responsibilities will also include supporting the development and management of the provider network by identifying gaps in network composition and services to assist contracting and development staff in prioritizing needs. You may also be involved in identifying and remediating operational shortfalls and supporting claims resolution efforts. This role requires a proactive approach to team leadership, a commitment to advancing organizational goals, and a focus on building and maintaining trusting, sustainable relationships with providers to better serve the health needs of our members and their patients.

If you are located in Kansas, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Guide and support team members in executing defined health plan initiatives, ensuring day-to-day alignment with operational priorities, performance expectations, and organizational standards
• Assess and interpret provider needs and requirements
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
• Solve moderately complex issues (claims, portal, provider data, etc.) while working under minimal guidance, seeking support for the most complex tasks
• Provide explanation and information on difficult issues
• Identify, organize, track, and deliver on identified solutions
• Support initiatives to achieve measurable service experience improvements in the health plan
• Set Advocate field staff up for success through guidance, support, and issue resolution
• Coordinate extensively with cross-functional internal teams to understand and address provider group challenges
• Develop an intimate knowledge of provider practices
• Bring the "voice of the provider" to help shape internal initiatives and nurture relationships

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Years of post graduate experience can be substituted

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• 2+ years of provider relations experience
• Experience in a lead or supervisory role
• Experience using reporting tools or systems to track issue management, monitor progress, and support project execution
• Solid understanding of Medicaid program operations, managed care, and provider engagement strategies
• General understanding of healthcare recovery processes, including payment adjustments, remittance advice, and how negative balances may impact provider experience
• Familiarity with claims and provider data platforms (e.g., NDB, Facets, CLM, OHBS, CSP Facets, DOC360, ICUE), or similar systems, with an understanding of how these tools support provider contracting, claims remediation, and reimbursement methodologies
• Familiarity with Kansas State's provider enrollment systems, revalidation processes, and provider/type specialty requirements for billing covered services under the State plan
• Proven ability to guide and support team members in executing defined initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, performance expectations, and organizational standards
• Proven exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build trust
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven self-directed and analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven comfort communicating across all organizational levels, from front-line staff to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.