Director, Network Contracting - Pacific Northwest - Cigna Healthcare - Hybrid, Seattle

757 CIGNA HealthCare of CA, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, seeks a Director, Provider Contracting to lead contracting strategy for a local territory. This role negotiates with hospitals and large physician groups to optimize value-based arrangements.

You will manage complex negotiations, build provider relationships, analyze network performance, and ensure accurate contract loading while aligning with cost targets and quality goals. Occasional home-based work is allowed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Healthcare Provider Contracting and Negotiating experience involving complex Hospital/Health systems/Physician groups/Ancillary delivery systems and organizations required.
• Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships.
• Knowledge of complex reimbursement methodologies, including Value Based incentive based models strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with analytics to review claims/historical data to identify rate reimbursements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate complex contracts for fee-for-service and value-based reimbursements with hospitals and providers.
• Build provider partnerships and identify value-based business opportunities for the local market.
• Coordinate with matrix partners (Claims Operations, Medical Management, Credentialing, Legal, Compliance, Sales) to ensure alignment.
• Develop networks and opportunities for broader value orientation and risk arrangements.
• Ensure accurate contract loading and timely submissions; support network analytics.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Relationship building

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Director, Provider Contracting is an individual contributor role that serves as an integral member of the Provider Contracting Team and reports to the Provider Contracting Senior Manager. This role assists in developing the strategic direction and management of the day to day contracting and network management activities for a local given territory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages complex contracting and negotiations for fee for service and value-based reimbursements with hospitals and other providers (e.g., Hospital systems, Ancillaries, and large physician groups).
• Builds relationships that nurture provider partnerships and seeks broader value-based business opportunities to support the local market strategy.
• Initiates and maintains effective channels of communication with matrix partners including but not limited to, Claims Operations, Medical Management. Credentialing, Legal, Medical Economics, Compliance, Sales and Marketing and Service.
• Manages strategic positioning for provider contracting, develops networks and identifies opportunities for greater value-orientation and risk arrangements.
• Contributes to the development of alternative network initiatives.
• Supports and provides direction to develop network analytics required for the network solution.
• Works to meet unit cost targets, while preserving an adequate network, to achieve and maintain Cigna's competitive position.
• Creates and manages initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality.
• Drives change with external provider partners by assessing clinical informatics and offering consultative expertise to assist with total medical cost initiatives.
• Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and projects financial impact of larger or complex provider contracts and alternate contract terms.
• Creates "HCP" agreements that meet internal operational standards and external provider expectations.
• Ensures the accurate implementation, and administration through matrix partners.
• Assists in resolving elevated and complex provider service complaints.
• Researches problems and negotiates with internal/external partners/customers to resolve highly complex and/or escalated issues.
• Manages key provider relationships and is accountable for critical interface with providers and business staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of providers in an assigned geographic area through understanding the interrelationships as well as the competitive landscape.
• Responsible for accurate and timely contract loading and submissions and interface with matrix partners for network implementation and maintenance.
• May provide guidance or expertise to less experienced specialists.
• Demonstrates managerial courage as well as an ability to maneuver effectively in a changing environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; preferably in the areas of Finance, Economics, Healthcare or Business related. Significant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree. MBA or MHA preferred.
• 3+ years Healthcare Provider Contracting and Negotiating experience involving complex Hospital/Health systems/Physician groups/Ancillary delivery systems and organizations required.
• Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships.
• Knowledge of complex reimbursement methodologies, including Value Base incentive based models strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in seeking out, building and nurturing strong external relationships with provider partners.
• Intimate understanding and experience with hospital, managed care, and provider business models.
• Demonstrated experience with analytics tools and involving review of claims/historical data to identify rate reimbursements.
• Team player with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a fast-paced, matrix organization.
• The ability to influence both sales and provider audiences through strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with formal presentations.
• Customer centric and interpersonal skills are required.
• Demonstrates managerial courage as well as an ability to maneuver effectively in a changing environment.
• Superior problem solving, decision-making, negotiating skills, contract language and financial acumen.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 92,000 - 153,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

• Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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