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This position is accountable for performing provider and network analysis, evaluating provider reimbursement, and negotiating provider contracts in accordance with corporate strategy. As such, the role requires a multifaceted understanding of provider types, applicable legal and regulatory requirements, pricing methodologies, industry and regional provider impacts & trends, provider reimbursement and related programs, and product lines.\nEssential Accountabilities:\nEstablishes and maintains network adequacy for assigned provider types, regions and/or lines of business. Serves as provider network contracting and administration subject matter expert for assigned areas.\nAnalyzes, develops, and proposes formal provider reimbursement recommendations within approved budgets and according to health plan strategies.\nIdentifies, investigates, and analyzes issues and questions. Collects and interprets data and information to support provider network contracting and administration activities. Applies applicable contract terms, regulatory and legal requirements, and other information to produce accurate and actionable analysis.\nEffectively prepares and presents information, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.\nServes as liaison with assigned stakeholders to identify and coordinate provider network contract and administration work items. Executes initiatives; tracks, forecasts and reports on progress including qualitative and quantitative measures.\nEngages in provider contract negotiations. Works routinely and directly with providers, clinical, and operational leadership.\nAssist in the preparation of provider contracts, amendments, and communications.\nMaintains knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory mandates to ensure compliance.\nResponds to and resolves inquiries from providers and colleagues related to provider network contracting and administration. 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Or a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration or relevant field.\nTwo (2) years of experience directly performing provider contracting or reimbursement analysis required.\nDemonstrated experience of provider reimbursement methodologies.\nAbility to draft, interpret and apply contractual language.\nTechnical skills including modeling and financial analysis.\nUnderstanding of medical care delivery, industry trends, and regional market dynamics.\nStrong, persuasive, and effective verbal and written communication skills.\nKnowledge of health care products and services offered to members.\nExcellent problem-solving skills.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse and/or phone for three (3) or more hours at a time.\nAbility to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or trainings as needed.\n************\nIn support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\n Compensation Range(s):\nGrade E3: Minimum $62,400 - Maximum $106,929\nThe salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. 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