Health Partner Network Manager

CareSource; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus tied to performance

Total rewards package

Job summary

CareSource is seeking a Health Partner Network Manager in Mobile, AL to execute contracting strategy, develop contract provisions, monitor metrics, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role includes creating VBR strategies, negotiating hospital and physician contracts, recruiting providers, and leading loading/credentialing processes while collaborating with Finance and Legal for approved templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field or equivalent experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years healthcare experience, including one year in managed care provider relations or provider contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute value-based reimbursement strategies.
• Conduct annual reviews of contracting strategies for compliance.
• Recruit, contract, and credential providers; oversee loading processes.
• Negotiate and re-negotiate hospital, ancillary, physician, and behavioral health contracts.
• Build networks to support new products and onboard providers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Mentor junior contractors and participate in provider training.

Skills

Negotiation

Oral and written communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Multitasking and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Summary: The Health Partner Network Manager executes the Health Partner contracting strategy, develops contract provisions based on cost, quality/analysis and monitors key metrics for the assigned Market.

Essential Functions:

• Create, execute and administer value based reimbursement (VBR) strategies as directed
• Conduct annual effectiveness review of contracting strategies; ensure corporate compliance with all contracting initiatives
• Responsible for provider recruitment, contracting and initiating the loading and credentialing processes
• Responsible for following up / auditing providers as they proceed through the loading process to ensure accuracy
• Create contract language and review with legal to develop approved contract templates specific to the assigned Market and within the established corporate guardrails
• Analyze financial data and establish rates in collaboration with Provider Contracting leadership and Finance
• Negotiate and re-negotiate hospital, ancillary, physician and behavioral health contracts, terms, reimbursement rates, etc., in a manner that complies with corporate policies
• Build networks to support new products within the market and on-board new providers
• Responsible for complying with all regulatory requirements
• Perform gap analysis to ensure no gaps and/or sanctions occur; identify potential providers to recruit that will fill the gaps; identify and implement solutions that mitigate risk; develop corrective action plans as needed
• Participate in training sessions for providers and staff as appropriate
• Support the contracting requirements of the corporation for geographic regions and products
• Knowledgeable of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to provider contracting
• Assist with development and review of payment policies and provider notifications
• As requested, become a Subject Matter Expert on specific provider types
• Mentor junior contractors, as requested
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field, or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of Healthcare experience, to include one (1) year of work experience in managed care provider relations or provider contracting
• Managed care experience is highly preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Outlook Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of Provider Network Management Processes & Services
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, promote teamwork and fact-based decision making
• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Critical listening and thinking skills
• Training/teaching skills
• Time management skills

Licensure and Certification:

• Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle and verifiable insurance.
• Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check and verified insurance. If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in the position will be terminated.
• To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position.
• CareSource requires annual proof of Influenza vaccination for designated positions during Influenza season (October 1 - March 31) as a condition of continued employment.
• Employees hired during Influenza season will have thirty (30) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination and have record of immunization verified.
• CareSource adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations.
• CareSource provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or as required by state law to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Request for accommodations will be completed through an interactive review process.

Working Conditions:

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time Perform reasonable travel, up to 30% to fulfill the duties of the position.

Compensation Range:

$72,200.00 - $115,500.00

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Salary

In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Organization Level Competencies

Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture
Cultivate Partnerships
Develop Self and Others
Drive Execution
Influence Others
Pursue Personal Excellence
Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

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