Associate, Network Contracting (Central Region)

Oscar Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Annual performance bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Oscar Health is seeking an Associate in Network Contracting & Services to negotiate and manage contracts with healthcare providers and to optimize costs while ensuring access to quality care. This remote Field-based role reports to the Manager, Network Contracting, and requires up to 25% travel within the United States.

The position is open to candidates in Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, or Ohio, with base pay in the 87k–114k range plus benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare client management, healthcare consulting, or provider healthcare contracting, healthcare operations, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience supporting provider network strategy development and negotiating provider contracts
• 1+ years experience running financial analyses on a markets or product lines, and working cross-functionally to support driving improvement opportunities
• 1+ years experience navigating and organizing large data sets such as claim files and provider rosters

Responsibilities

• Implement contracting strategies under the direction of Network Director and/or Senior Manager and in partnership with Market Leaders that align with the company’s overall network adequacy, development and cost management objectives.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with assigned healthcare providers, focusing on favorable terms and compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to a small team of contracting specialists and/or analysts, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Supports comprehensive reviews and analyses of assigned provider contracts, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Utilizes data and analytics of provider financial issues and competitor strategies to support informing negotiation and contracting decisions.
• Facilitates guidance and mentorship of more junior team members by reiterating strategic objectives, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Supports implementation of contracting policies and workflows; supports identifying when effective and efficient contracting processes need improvement Meet defined metrics and SLAs including but not limited to provider outreach and contract completion.
• Collaborate with the provider services team regarding the servicing, education and communication to our provider network.
• Monitor assigned networks to gauge compliance with standards, developing corrective action plans with network contracting and market leadership to remediate deficiencies.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Healthcare contracting

Provider network strategy

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate to join our Network Contracting & Services team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About The Role

The Associate, Network Contracting is responsible for negotiating and managing contracts with healthcare providers (hospital/health system and individual) to build and maintain a robust network in assigned market/region; while also ensuring access to quality care and optimizing costs by analyzing provider performance and negotiating reimbursement rates, often involving complex contract terms and compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Associate also supports network growth and recruiting efforts by engaging with prospective providers directly; assisting with resolution of provider issues; supporting cost- saving initiatives; assisting with the design and execution of the local network strategy; and ensuring providers across our service area have the information and support they need to provide best-in-class member care.

You will report into the Manager, Network Contracting.

Work Location

This is a remote position based in the field, open to candidates who reside in: Illinois, Kansas, Michigan or Ohio. Your daily work will involve a blend of work from your home office and travel for client meetings. Occasional travel may be required for team meetings and company events.

Travel up to 25%

The base pay for this role is: $87,188- $114,434 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Implement contracting strategies under the direction of Network Director and/or Senior Manager and in partnership with Market Leaders that align with the company’s overall network adequacy, development and cost management objectives.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with assigned healthcare providers, focusing on favorable terms and compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to a small team of contracting specialists and/or analysts, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Supports comprehensive reviews and analyses of assigned provider contracts, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Utilizes data and analytics of provider financial issues and competitor strategies to support informing negotiation and contracting decisions.
• Facilitates guidance and mentorship of more junior team members by reiterating strategic objectives, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Supports implementation of contracting policies and workflows; supports identifying when effective and efficient contracting processes need improvement Meet defined metrics and SLAs including but not limited to provider outreach and contract completion.
• Collaborate with the provider services team regarding the servicing, education and communication to our provider network.
• Monitor assigned networks to gauge compliance with standards, developing corrective action plans with network contracting and market leadership to remediate deficiencies.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare client management, healthcare consulting, or provider healthcare contracting, healthcare operations, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience supporting provider network strategy development and negotiating provider contracts
• 1+ years experience running financial analyses on a markets or product lines, and working cross-functionally to support driving improvement opportunities
• 1+ years experience navigating and organizing large data sets such as claim files and provider rosters

Bonus Points

• Associate's degree or equivalent professional working experience

This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity.

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Pay Transparency:

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

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