Specialist, Network Contracting

name; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

11 paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan participation

Life and disability insurance

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Oscar Health is hiring a Specialist, Network Contracting to join our Network Contracting Team. This role supports membership growth and management by executing local network strategy and ensuring providers have the information and support they need to deliver high-quality care.

You will report to the Manager, Network Contracting and work remotely with eligibility for candidates in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, or Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 1+ year healthcare-related experience.
• 1+ year experience in finance, performance management, operations, consulting, or a related field.
• 1+ year experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Google suite equivalent).
• 1+ year experience in a client-facing or customer support capacity.
• 1+ year experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of a network construction and support plan for a market / several markets with support from your manager.
• Meet defined metrics and SLAs including but not limited to provider outreach and contract completion
• Support overall contract negotiations, working with leaders to align on contracting strategies, that bring new partners into our network.
• Working with senior analysts and management support the Identification, sourcing, and contracting efforts with providers in a region
• Document and share provider feedback, objections and questions to support the continuous improvement of templates and processes.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client facing experience

Project management

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 1+ year healthcare/healthcare-related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Specialist, Network Contracting to join our Network Contracting 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 Specialist, Network Contracting supports membership growth and management. This is done by supporting the 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 and drive quality outcomes.

You will report into the Manager, Network Contracting.

Work Location:

This is a remote position, open to candidates who reside in: Arizona; Florida; Georgia; Texas. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role is: $29.74 - $39.03 an hour.

• You are also eligible for employee benefits, monthly vacation accrual at a rate of 15 days per year.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and execution of a network construction and support plan for a market / several markets with support from your manager.
• Meet defined metrics and SLAs including but not limited to provider outreach and contract completion
• Support overall contract negotiations, working with leaders to align on contracting strategies, that bring new partners into our network.
• Working with senior analysts and management support the Identification, sourcing, and contracting efforts with providers in a region
• Document and share provider feedback, objections and questions to support the continuous improvement of templates and processes.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, or 1+ years healthcare or healthcare related field.
• 1+ years of work experience in finance, performance management, operations, consulting, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint (or Google suite equivalent).
• 1+ years of experience in a client facing or customer support capacity.
• 1+ experience with project management .

Bonus points:

• Experience negotiating contracts, specifically with ancillaries, facilities, specialty providers, and physician groups.
• Experience in a customer support/customer service role.

Travel required:

• Up to 20%

This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity.

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

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
• vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• paid sick time
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan participation
• life and disability insurance
• paid wellness time and reimbursements

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