External Operations Manager Jobs in Montgomery, AL

Company Overview
Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.
Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Acentra Health is looking for Customer Relations Operations Manager to join our growing team.
This is an onsite position, and requires that the candidate must live within a commutable distance from Montgomery AL, and be able to work onsite up to 4 days a week
Job Summary:
The Customer Relations Operations Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of customer relations and related operations to the Medicaid/MMIS Customer Relations program. You will be the primary point of contact for all Medicaid CPMS Customer Relations Operations, including but not limited to, Call Centers and Mailroom.
Responsibilities:

• You will focus on adherence to established standards, training, and actively work to enhance operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction, contributing significantly to the overall success of our organization.
• Responsible for ensuring documentation is Alabama-specific, accurate, current and accessible to team members, stakeholders and agency staff
• Lead and support multiple Call Center Managers
• Provide solutions for escalated urgent, critical, or reoccurring
• Lead and ensure that Customer Relations SLAs and KPIs are met or exceeded
• Perform audits to ensure policies and procedures are followed
• Meet with Agency quarterly to report on Operations issues, audits, and reports
• Oversee, monitor, report on, and provide suggestions to improve recipient, provider, and Agency satisfaction
• Build and expand professional relationships with internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Ensure customer service and administrative functions are efficiently handled, provide pathways for escalated (urgent, critical) issues.
• Develop strategic project plans for changes to systems and processes.
• Recommend changes to improve operational efficiency.
• Candidates must live within a commutable distance from Montgomery AL and be able to work onsite up to 4 days a week
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.
to join our growing team.
This is an onsite position, and requires that the candidate must live within a commutable distance from Montgomery AL, and be able to work onsite up to 4 days a week
Job Summary:
The Customer Relations Operations Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of customer relations and related operations to the Medicaid/MMIS Customer Relations program. You will be the primary point of contact for all Medicaid CPMS Customer Relations Operations, including but not limited to, Call Centers and Mailroom.
Responsibilities:

• You will focus on adherence to established standards, training, and actively work to enhance operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction, contributing significantly to the overall success of our organization.
• Responsible for ensuring documentation is Alabama-specific, accurate, current and accessible to team members, stakeholders and agency staff
• Lead and support multiple Call Center Managers
• Provide solutions for escalated urgent, critical, or reoccurring
• Lead and ensure that Customer Relations SLAs and KPIs are met or exceeded
• Perform audits to ensure policies and procedures are followed
• Meet with Agency quarterly to report on Operations issues, audits, and reports
• Oversee, monitor, report on, and provide suggestions to improve recipient, provider, and Agency satisfaction
• Build and expand professional relationships with internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Ensure customer service and administrative functions are efficiently handled, provide pathways for escalated (urgent, critical) issues.
• Develop strategic project plans for changes to systems and processes.
• Recommend changes to improve operational efficiency.
• Candidates must live within a commutable distance from Montgomery AL and be able to work onsite up to 4 days a week
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of experience managing Medicaid or major Health Care Payer Operations
• Successful track record of managing customer service, conflict resolution, and crisis de-escalation.
• Proven track record of effective skills in presentations, written and communications with all levels (staff, executive suite and external clients).
• Ability to handle fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Candidates must live within a commutable distance from Montgomery AL and be able to work onsite up to 4 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a strong background in analysis and reporting
• Proficient in managing customer service through call center technologies and systems.
• Demonstrate experience in planning and implementing projects.
• Strong focus on partnership and can develop and expand relationships

Why us?
We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.
We do this through our people.
You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.
Benefits
Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.
Thank You!
We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!
~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team
Visit us at https://careers.acentra.com/jobs
EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
Experience in Lieu of Degree
For non-clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
Compensation
The pay for this position is listed below.
"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."
Pay Range
USD $127,440.00 - USD $159,300.00 /Yr.