Provider Recruiters supporting the Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) administered by Maximus, make an impact everyday by developing, building and retaining a network of qualified medical providers that will provide services to Veterans for Compensation & Pension ("C&P") Medical Disability Examinations ("MDE") based on our contractual obligation with the Department of Veteran Affairs (the "VA"). To prepare you for this role, the VES provides paid, comprehensive training which ensures all new employees provide the highest levels of knowledge and professionalism.

*This position is temporarily remote due to Covid-19, however, you must be able andwilling to work on site in our Houston, TX location when needs arise.

• Make unscripted connection calls to independent medical providers for the purpose of recruiting them to VES's nationwide network of providers
• Create and maintain a growing pipeline of providers candidates
• Support provider throughout onboarding process
• Document and maintain detailed notes for communication and exchanges with all potential and current providers
• Negotiate with potential providers, to include contracted pay rates for their exams
• Facilitate the completion of required documents in a timely manner
• Consistently meets daily, weekly, and monthly provider contact quotas
• Achieve superior level of productivity in a demanding and high energy environment
• Communicate and maintain a professional working relationship with department and team members in a friendly, but focused, environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist other departments with contacting providers regarding rates, billing and other issues associated with the providers and/or their staff
• Work closely with the Scheduling Department to fill Open Service Requests ("OSRs") in a timely manner
• Attend meetings as directed
• Work effectively within a team dynamic
• Adapt to new instructions, requests or procedures as provided
• Maintain the confidentiality of Veteran's and provider's records

REQUIREMENTS

• Some college required; Business or Marketing degree preferred
• Sales and/or recruitment experience required; Medical equipment sales, Medical software sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Physician Recruitment preferred
• Self-Motivated and self-directed
• Strong ability for strategical thinking and planning
• High sense of urgency
• Strong ability to get results
• Advanced time management skills and detail-oriented; with strong ability to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision
• Advanced customer service and sales skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, to include excellent grammar
• Advanced reading and comprehension abilities
• Advanced multi-tasking skills
• Advanced organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficient typing skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, general internet research, and beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel

HOME OFFICE REQUIREMENTS

• Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)
• Hardwired internet (ethernet) connection
• Private work area and adequate power source

About Veterans Evaluation Services - Now Part of Maximus

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People®, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. With approximately 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Launch your career with Maximus through one of our dynamic customer service centers.

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We are proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.