Provider Relations & Recruitment Specialist (Eye Care)

About the role

We are looking for a Provider Relations & Recruitment Specialist (Eye Care) to help grow the NVA provider network. This role focuses on identifying and recruiting optometrists, ophthalmologists, and eye care practices to join our network. This is a sales-focused role that involves outbound outreach, building relationships, presenting the benefits of joining NVA, and moving prospective providers through the recruitment process.

Location: On-site, 5 days per week

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact optometrists, ophthalmologists, and eye care practices in assigned markets
• Make outbound calls and send emails to prospective providers
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential providers
• Explain the benefits of joining the NVA network and address provider questions
• Follow up with prospects and move them through the recruitment process
• Research markets to identify areas where additional providers are needed
• Track outreach, provider interest, and recruitment activity
• Work with Credentialing, Operations, and Network Management to complete the provider onboarding process
• Maintain accurate provider and recruitment information
• Meet individual and team goals for provider outreach and network growth
• Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience in sales, business development, recruiting, provider relations, or a related role
• Outbound calling and prospecting experience strongly preferred
• Healthcare, insurance, provider recruitment, or network development experience is a plus
• Comfortable making outbound calls and building relationships with new prospects
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple prospects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work on-site 5 days per week

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Vacation and Sick/Personal Time
• Medical Insurance
• Hearing Program Discount
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Training