Provider Contract Specialist Lead

Corewell Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory

Retirement options

Optional identity theft protection

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a qualified professional for a pivotal role in managing contract negotiations. The successful candidate will lead strategies that enhance contracting processes and communicate effectively with internal leaders. A Bachelor's degree in business or related field and extensive healthcare experience are essential. This full-time position involves developing and executing contracts while collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and success.

Join a nationally recognized health care system focused on excellence and innovation, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience within the healthcare system.
• Relevant experience in finance or contract management.
• Experience in a direct, outward-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract development and negotiations process.
• Create contracting strategies that meet desired contract terms.
• Draft, review, negotiate and execute payer contracts.
• Analyze complex situations and formulate evidence-based conclusions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for corrective actions.

Skills

Healthcare system experience

Data analytics

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

Lead by example, holding positive and respectful relationships with highly valued and complex internal and external customers. The successful candidate will understand the nuances of managed care contracting, analytics, managed care payers, delivery system operations, functions of a revenue cycle, and know where and when it is appropriate to engage senior leaders. The candidate will also understand the latest healthcare trends and leverage their past years of experience to creatively design contracts that add value for Corewell Health. Lead tactically by helping junior staff with complex contract terms and negotiating techniques to help prepare for successful contract discussions. The candidate will also lead administratively by managing internal communications as it relates to the contracting process and tracking success while driving key projects. The candidate will gather market and competitive intelligence through secondary sources as it relates to payers and providers and health care policy to increase knowledge providing leverage for the department to use in contract negotiations.

Essential Functions

• Manages the contract development and negotiations process for delivery system network initiatives. Enters/maintains/oversees current information in the internal contract repository and system contract database. Leads the proactive, methodical management of contracts from initiation through execution, compliance and renewal.
• Creates contracting strategies and deploys techniques that move payers to desired contract terms according to guidelines and preferred language. Provides effective oversight of contract implementation process ensuring all contracts are within required guidelines and financial parameters and timely.
• Leads the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of assigned payer contracts from start to finish. Develops regular reports on contract milestones and performance; and informs internal customers of activities and progress, through both verbal and written communications. Interfaces routinely with leadership on an independent basis while understanding other political sensitivities.
• Applies critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Investigates operational, clinical, or administrative issues by gathering relevant data, conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and assessing system processes.
• Formulates logical, evidence-based conclusions and make sound recommendations to resolve problems or improve outcomes.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and goals.
• Monitors the effectiveness of implemented language and renegotiates as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Finance, Health and Human Services or related degree programs.
• At least 10 years of experience within the healthcare system in either a payer or provider capacity in a direct, outward‑facing role that includes data analytics.
• Relevant experience in finance or contract management.

Preferred

• Masters Degree in business administration, health care administration, finance, health and human services.
• Experience in a team lead or project management role responsible for personnel and their success.
• Experience working with legal staff.
• Skills in best practices for contract negotiation tactics and strategies.
• Working knowledge of anti‑trust laws.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top‑notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location & Logistics

Primary Location: SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Managed Care Contracting - Corporate

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency: N/A

Equal Employment Opportunity

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.