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Salma Health

Provider Relations Manager

Laguna Hills, CA · Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

The Provider Relations Manager plays a critical role in expanding Salma Health's referral network ... Analyze referral data to identify high-performing channels and optimize partnership strategies.

KARNA LLC

Provider Relations Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Provider Relations Specialist is responsible for maintaining and improving existing provider relationships through communication, provider support, analysis, problem solving and education in ...

KARNA LLC

Provider Relations Specialist

$80K - $90K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The Provider Relations Specialist is responsible for maintaining and improving existing provider relationships through communication, provider support, analysis ...

CVS Health

Patient Relations Analyst

Topeka, KS · On-site

$21.10 - $36.78/hr

Patient Relations Analyst Company: Oak Street Health Role Description: The purpose of the Patient ... Provide exceptional customer service * Foster patient engagement through the design and execution ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for provider relations analyst in the United States is $82,388.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,500.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Provider Relations Analyst vs Claims Analyst?

AspectProvider Relations AnalystClaims Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in healthcare, business, or related field; certifications like CPC or CHC beneficialBachelor's degree in healthcare, finance, or related field; certifications like CPC or CPC-H advantageous
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, insurance companies, provider networksInsurance companies, healthcare payers, claims processing departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare and insurance sectors focusing on provider relationshipsCommon in insurance and healthcare sectors focusing on claims processing
Comparison Search IntentOften compared for roles involving provider communication and network managementCompared for roles related to claims processing and reimbursement

Provider Relations Analysts focus on managing relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring network compliance and communication. Claims Analysts handle processing and analyzing insurance claims for reimbursement. While both roles require healthcare knowledge and similar certifications, their primary responsibilities differ—one emphasizes provider communication, the other claims processing.

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Provider Relations Advocate

Provider Relations Advocate

UnitedHealth Group

Corpus Christi, TX • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 141 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 875 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Explore opportunities with WellMed , part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Physician Business Manager with WellMed is responsible for developing, maintaining, and servicing a high quality, marketable, and satisfied provider network within an assigned geographic area. The Physician Business Manager helps assigned providers operate successfully within our healthcare delivery model by providing strategic planning and tools to meet goals. This position is expected to build and sustain solid working relationships with cross functional departments, vendors, local network, and assigned providers. The Physician Business Manager is accountable for overall performance and profitability for their assigned groups, as well as ownership and oversight to provide redirection as appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Educate providers to ensure that they have the tools they need to meet quality, risk adjustment, growth (as appropriate), and total medical cost goals per business development plans
  • Ensure providers have in-depth understanding of WellMed Model of Care to include, but not limited to, contractual obligations, program incentives, and patient care best practices
  • Conduct detailed analysis of various reports by tracking and trending data to develop a strategic plan to ensure performance goals are achieved
  • Ensure the overall strategic plan incorporates interventions with internal departments or subject matter experts, external vendors, and others, as needed
  • Participate in creation and execution of a local network development plan to assure network adequacy as needed
  • Conduct new provider orientations and ongoing education to providers and their staff on healthcare delivery products, health plan partnerships, processes, and compensation arrangements
  • Maintain open communication with providers to include solutions for resolution and closure on health plan issues related to credentialing, claims, eligibility, disease management, utilization management, quality, and risk adjustment programs
  • Conduct provider meetings to share and discuss economic data, troubleshoot for issue resolution, and implement an escalation process for discrepancies
  • Collaborate with provider groups to develop, execute, and monitor performance and patient outcomes improvement plans
  • Collaborate with Medical Director to monitor utilization trends and profit pools and share results with assigned PCPs
  • Handle or ensure appropriate scheduling, agenda, materials, location, meals, and minutes of provider meetings as needed
  • Collaborate with contracting team to ensure provider data is correct and provider directories include any needed updates
  • Complete Practitioner Data Forms and Provider Change Forms as needed
  • Represent WellMed/UHG by holding company sponsored provider events (summits, learning sessions)
  • Provide information and participate in management meetings as requested
  • Regularly meet with cross functional team to create, revise, and adjust strategy for assigned provider groups to meet overall performance goals
  • Provide support to maintain and develop ongoing value related to the WellMed Value Proposition
  • Introduce and advocate company resources to facilitate practice optimization
  • Ability to travel as needed 50 - 75% within market

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of provider relations or managed care experience
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Suite (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion based on business needs
  • Ability to travel as needed 50 - 75%
  • Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • LVN license
  • Experience presenting group presentations and training
  • Professional provider relations experience involving physicians and administrative staff
  • Significant understanding of medical care financing and delivery systems, provider contracting, reimbursement arrangements and network management
  • Understanding medical care financing and delivery systems, provider contracting, reimbursement arrangements, and network management
  • Established knowledge of local provider community
  • Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with effective follow-through

Physical & Mental Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
  • Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
  • Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

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 rangefrom $60,200 to $107,400 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.
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