How to Become a Provider Network Specialist

Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of a Provider Network Specialist

What does a Provider Network Specialist do?

A 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.

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The Provider Network Consultant is responsible for serving as a liaison between DHP’s provider community and internal departments in effectively identifying and resolving issues received from clinical, business office or prior-authorization staff.  This position can be located in our Madison or Waukehsa office.

11/27/2019: Akron, OH

Manages and resolves provider contract, operational and other organizational needs or concerns for DHP’s network of contracted providers for all product lines across all types of providers including, but not limited to, primary care sites, specialty care providers and hospital facilities.

01/05/2020: Lexington, KY

Identifies and works with the provider to address education needs relative to DHP’s new product lines/expansions, utilization management, claims submission, and back-end issues resolution requirements of each assigned provider’s contract.

01/12/2020: Tucson, AZ

Creates, maintains, and ensures the integrity of the provider data in DHP’s multiple claims payments systems and provider interface programs.

01/07/2020: Anderson, IN

In this position, employees will be expected to perform benefits analysis and create reports on provider performance to support the needs of the analysis found.

01/18/2020: Fort Wayne, IN
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Step 2: Learn best tips to become a Provider Network Specialist

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Step 3: View best colleges and universities for Provider Network Specialist

Best colleges and universities for Provider Network Specialist

  • Butler University
  • Carroll College
  • Cooper Union
  • High Point University
  • Princeton University
  • Providence College

Step 4: Think about whether is it worth to be a Provider Network Specialist

Is being a Provider Network Specialist Worth it?

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Excellent understanding of network protocols and network technologies, including Layer 2/Layer 3 switching and routing.

01/21/2020: Albany, NY

The purpose of this position is to help build and maintain a saleable and compliant provider network as part of the Network Management (NM) Administration team.

01/16/2020: Pocatello, ID

Responsible for the daily operation of Provider Network Associates and Representatives.

01/25/2020: Bangor, ME

Requires a BA/BA degree; 2 years of business analysis, process improvement, project management, network management or related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.  3-5 years of experience in provider contracting, provider network development, provider network management preferred.

02/18/2020: Nashua, NH

The port of Hamburg, leading logistics companies and a thriving digital economy make Hamburg an ideal location for Equinix’s mission to drive digitisation locally – connecting companies, partners, network service providers, and cloud providers.

12/31/2019: Orange, CA
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Step 5: Prepare relevant skills for being a Provider Network Specialist

What skills do you need to be a Provider Network Specialist?

This is not a management position, but still requires important skills in order to fully execute the role.  A keen understanding of the following is necessary for the role: Provider Management.  These skills are certainly important to the role, but keep in mind, fit into a company culture and environment is often just as important.

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Assisted members to understand their medical plan, benefits and to choose medical providers and locations available to them.

12/02/2019: Altoona, PA

Excellent understanding of network protocols and network technologies, including Layer 2/Layer 3 switching and routing.

02/19/2020: New Suffolk, NY

Skills in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, providers and other employees throughout the organization.

12/23/2019: Jamestown, NY

Provider data management experience and basic knowledge of provider agreements and amendments as it applies to provider changes.

02/17/2020: Charlotte, NC

Networking Sales Specialist Feb 22 Full-Time, Partial Remote Job Candidates need to be able to work in the City or State specified  Philadelphia, PA.

12/22/2019: Fort Smith, AR
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Step 6: View average salary for Provider Network Specialist

How much does a Provider Network Specialist make?

The average salary range for a Provider Network Specialist is from $58,420 to $87,190. The salary will change depending on your location, job level, experience, education, and skills.

Salary range for a Provider Network Specialist
$58,420 to $87,190

Step 7: Find relevant Provider Network Specialist jobs, and apply.

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