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Provider Relations Representative at University Health

University Health No longer available $20 - $33/year

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provider Relations Representative works as the primary liaison between Community First Health Plans and network participants (physicians, providers, and administrators) of the health plan provider network. This position will build and nurture positive relationships with health plan network participants by providing the on boarding orientation, and delivering guidance and high-quality service through regular engagement by phone and through scheduled in-person visits to targeted provider offices. This position will also coordinate with: Compliance & Quality staff on the re-credentialing process; with Provider Contracting staff for contracting issues or concerns; and will periodically assist the Claims staff with auditing and troubleshooting of provider data to ensure proper claims adjudication. The Provider Relations Representative knows and abides by all organizational and departmental policies, sets personal standards, and strives for high quality work in completing assignments, performs job duties in a timely manner, and represents the organization in a positive manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years of related experience in the health care or managed care field of customer service-related work is required. Bachelor's degree in business, health care, communications, or other related area is preferred. Recent experience as a provider relations representative, member service representative, or relevant claim experience is highly preferred.

LICENSURE
Valid Texas driver's license as well as a reliable vehicle is required.

$42k - $69k is below typical pay for Business Operations Specialists, All Other nationally

National salary averages
$42k - $69k
↓ 32% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $148k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 81% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+3%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
108,200 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024