Sr. Regional Contract Manager

SCAN Health Plan; Long Beach (CA); Remote; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Regional Contracts Manager to lead provider contracting and network management. This pivotal role involves evaluating and negotiating contracts with a focus on quality and compliance, while fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers. The successful candidate will contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing the health and independence of seniors. With a commitment to innovation in senior healthcare, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment that values professional growth and development.

Benefits

Annual employee bonus program

Robust Wellness Program

Generous paid-time-off (PTO)

11 paid holidays per year

401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of managed care contracting experience required.
• Knowledge of CMS and DHCS regulatory requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, negotiate, and prepare contracts for provider network management.
• Build and maintain relationships with contracted network providers.
• Ensure compliance and performance of provider contracts.

Skills

Managed Care Contracting

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 285,000 members in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for more than 40 years and is known throughout the healthcare industry and nationally as a leading expert in senior healthcare. SCAN employees are a group of talented, passionate professionals who are committed to supporting older adults on their aging journey, while also innovating healthcare for seniors everywhere. Employees are provided in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art tools necessary to do their jobs, as well as development and growth opportunities. SCAN takes great pride in recognizing our team members as experts in their fields and rewarding them for their efforts. If you are interested in becoming part of an organization that is innovating senior healthcare, visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com , or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

The Job

The Senior Regional Contracts Manager shall, in concert with the Senior Regional Director and as an integral member of the Network Management team, develop and manage business partnerships with SCAN value-based and fee-for-service provider contracting and network management activities to support achievement of SCAN’s goals including margin, quality measures, and achievement of our mission to enhance senior’s ability to manage their health and live independently.

You Will

• This role is a key contributor who will evaluate, negotiate and prepare contracts in a fiscally responsible manner to ensure a sustainable, high quality, compliant network for assigned regions. Contracts include capitated delegated and fee-for-service medical groups, IPAs and hospitals. Provide direction to internal business units to identify and model expected yield of alternate terms for high spend or increasingly complex provider contracts, monitor actual contract performance, test the feasibility of non-template terms and conditions to identify the most favorable solution and follows appropriate approval process.
• Proactively build relationships that nurture partnerships with SCAN’s contracted network providers, including medical groups, IPAs and hospitals and ensures the network composition includes an appropriate distribution of required professional and facility services.
• Ensure provider contracts accurate implementation and administration. Accountable for assigned provider network performance related to financial, operational, regulatory, quality and member satisfaction targets. Develop and execute provider specific performance improvement plans, based on needs identified via Provider Dashboard metrics that highlight operational, quality, financial and compliance-based measures.
• Utilize contracting knowledge for effective problem resolution and compliance. Responsible for timely and professional interaction in response to contract related inquiries. Research, analyze and resolve complex problems dealing with hospital shared risk pool, claims, appeals, and eligibility issues within the appropriate limits.
• Participate in regularly scheduled Joint Operations Committee meetings (JOCs). These meetings will discuss operational issues relative to all parties, including, but not limited to: utilization, financial, enrollment, grievances, provider termination/panel closures, continuity of care, marketing campaigns, etc.
• Responsible for assuring that the day-to-day operations of the provider network are consistent with SCAN standards/ expectations. Assist in resolving elevated and complex provider service complaints.
• Act as technical resource on contract related issues and offer strong leadership internally as well as externally. Initiate and maintain effective channels of communication with key internal partners including but not limited to Legal, Compliance, Delegation Oversight, HealthCare Services, Finance, Claims and Sales.
• Participate in interdepartmental meetings and selected committees and substituting for the Senior Director, Regional Network Management on an as needed basis. Provide mentoring to Regional Contracts Managers and other Network Management colleagues.
• Develop goals and objectives, in concert with Senior Director, Regional Network Management that align with the organization’s vision for future growth and network development.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years managed care contracting experience involving complex delivery systems and organizations required.
• 3-4 years of leadership experience
• Knowledge of CMS, DHCS and other regulatory requirements required.
• Prior Medicare Advantage health plan experience required.
• Superior communication skills, problem solving and decision-making.
• Strong analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills required.

What's in it for you?

• Base Pay Range: $106,200.00 to $169,900.00
• Work Mode: Mostly Remote
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

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