Provider Contract Specialist (Medicare Advantage/Managed Medicaid) - MultiPlan

Provider Contract Specialist – Medicare Advantage and Managed Care

(Network Development Specialist)

Remote

At MultiPlan, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic team of innovative professionals. Our purpose is simple - we strive to bend the cost curve in healthcare for all. Our dedication to service excellence extends to all of our stakeholders – internal and external - driving us to consistently exceed expectations. We are intentionally bold, we foster innovation, we nurture accountability, we champion diversity, and empower each other to illuminate our collective potential.

Be part of our amazing transformational journey as we optimize the opportunity towards becoming a leading technology, data, and innovation voice in healthcare. Onward and upward!!!

* Find more information on what it’s like to be a MultiPlan employee on our Careers page at www.multiplan.com

JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Negotiate provider contracts to support penetration and discount objectives relative to competitive market tends and client expectations through comprehensive, aggressive execution of region specific contracting goals derived from national and regional objectives related to penetration and discount objectives, and improved contractual terms.

* Foster and maintain superior provider relationships.

* Maintain, and preferably exceed, contracting production and quality standards consistent with established regional goals.

* Prepare analyses, reports and presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

* Partner with HCE to conduct financial analyses and monitoring of market trends to identify, develop, and implement competitive reimbursement.

* Work with Regional Sales and Accounts Management Peers to respond to and anticipate access requirements and network related performance guarantees. Use information derived from Requests for Proposals (RFP) to assess network adequacy and competitiveness in region.

* Comply with mandatory training programs requirements, including Human Resources, product orientation and contracting tools and resources.

* Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and with regulatory requirements (such as but not limited to HIPAA, integrity, product orientation, and contracting tools/resources).

* Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments.

* Demonstrate Company’s Core Competencies and values held within.

* The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

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Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in related or applicable field, or HS Diploma (or GED) and four (4) years’ experience related to network development

• Minimum 1 year experience in provider contracting and network development, or equivalent provider/payer experience, successfully negotiating rate and contract language

• Required licensures, professional certifications, and/or Board certifications as applicable

• Knowledge and understanding of provider finance components including budget, charge structure, reimbursement formulas and healthcare finance

• Knowledge of provider organizations and operations applicable to assigned focus

• Communication (written, verbal and listening), analytical, negotiation, business acumen, organization, strategic, multitasking and prioritization skills

• Ability to demonstrate successful negotiations by developing skills necessary to strategize, construct, and negotiate complex financial rate structures and contract language

• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.

• Ability to elicit trust and credibility with all levels of the organization

• Ability to effectively communicate the MultiPlan Value Proposition.

• Ability to work comfortably and routinely as part of a team and to cooperate across organizational boundaries

• Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers

• Ability to use computer software, hardware, and peripherals applicable to role

• Up to 50% travel within assigned region, primarily to meet with providers on a frequent basis and, at times, with little advance notice, as well as travel to attend MultiPlan sponsored meetings and appropriate professional conferences

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $73,000/year. Specific offers take into account a candidate’s education, experience and skills, as well as the candidate’s work location and internal equity. This position is also eligible for health insurance, 401k and bonus opportunity.

BENEFITS

We realize that our employees are instrumental to our success, and we reward them accordingly with very competitive compensation and benefits packages, an incentive bonus program, as well as recognition and awards programs. Our work environment is friendly and supportive, and we offer flexible schedules whenever possible, as well as a wide range of live and web-based professional development and educational programs to prepare you for advancement opportunities.

Your benefits will include:

* Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay

* Life insurance

* Short and long-term disability

* 401(k) + match

* Generous Paid Time Off

* Paid company holidays

* Paid Parental Leave

* Tuition reimbursement

* Flexible Spending Account

* Employee Assistance Program

* Summer Hours

EEO STATEMENT

MultiPlan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

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