The Vendor Partner Specialist is the principal contact for all vendor-related interdepartmental collaborations and is responsible for the relationship and management of business services being performed by external vendors (including off-shore). Management of these services will include, but not be limited to, service level agreement (SLA) adherence, production responsiveness, quality auditing, regulatory education and workflow prioritization. The Vendor Partner Specialist will also be responsible for working directly with the Vendor Teams to make decisions ensuring deliverables are met and reported to Management.Duties and responsibilities
Analyze, manage and delegate daily workflow to and from external vendors to ensure proper execution of tasks and meeting of SLAs are accurate.
Analyze and ensure vendor accuracy by reviewing and consolidating work product to identify trends and gaps
Communicate regularly with department leaders, subject matter experts, and quality teams regarding processes, system issues, quality scores, and opportunities to increase performance and/or quality metrics impacting workflow and membership
Ensure adherence of regulatory and compliance mandates.
Work with Information Technology to define and ensure business requirements are clearly understood and solutions achieved
Administer daily oversight and resolution of issues affecting vendor user system access
Work with information technology to assist in the onboarding of newly hired vendors.
Trend and respond to all daily inquiries
Function as liaison between department leaders and vendors in relaying information around business processes, workflow, projects, process improvement, etc.
Maintain accurate documentation of assigned and completed vendor work, with daily summary reporting to Management.
Coordinate training with all the appropriate parties.
Maintain ongoing communication to ensure Operations Training, Quality Assurance and vendors are updated and aligned on all departmental changes
Identify new opportunities for vendor engagement.
Recommend changes, updates and workflow process enhancements for continuous improvement and streamlining.
Assist with special projects and other duties based on business need.
Minimum Qualifications:
Work experience in analysis and vendor relationship management
Experience analyzing business requirements
Experience with MS Office Suite
Experience in metric creation and reporting
Experience meeting strict deadlines
GED or High School diploma from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare industry experience (i.e. managed care organization, commercial health insurance plans, hospital, etc.)
Insurance enrollment and billing experience
An understanding of performance management, interpreting measurements, and dissemination of information to department leadership or vendor
A proactive approach to management of inventory and system accesses to ensure data and work flow continues to be maintained
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Noted above
License/Certification: NA
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Hiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $58,900 - $80,070
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $51,000 - $75,905
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
Healthfirst is a managed care organization that provides health insurance and healthcare management services across multiple product lines including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, Child Health Plus, Commercial Qualified Health Plans, Essential Plans, and Senior Health Partners. The organization focuses on member-centered care delivery, medication therapy management, utilization management, and grievance resolution across diverse populations. Healthfirst operates through various clinical and administrative teams to ensure appropriate, evidence-based care and regulatory compliance while supporting optimal health outcomes for its members.
