Contract and Account Manager Assistant

Correctional Health Partners•Denver, CO

10d•$76,000 - $86,000

About The Position

Correctional Health Partners (CHP) specializes in customized third-party administrative (TPA) services. We develop strong working relationships with hospitals and providers with a focus on trust, compassion, and integrity. Our teamwork-driven services ensure CHP serves the needs of each unique partnership while prioritizing healthcare best practices. We are looking for a CONTRACT AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT to assist in all aspects of the negotiation of complex provider contracts for all account managers and CHP clients. Manage a high volume of inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders, prioritizing tasks and resolving issues in a timely manner to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or healthcare-related field preferred but not required.
Degree or Professional Development courses in health care management are preferred but not required.
Minimum three to five years’ experience in the administration of government or health care contracting preferred.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of health planning and management sufficient to manage, direct, and coordinate the operation of a major health care organization.
Knowledge of the purposes, organization, and policies of the community’s health systems is sufficient to interact with other health care providers.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology, preferred.
Must adhere to CHP’s five core values: Integrity: To do the right thing, even when nobody is watching. Teamwork: To collaborate and to support each other in achieving a common goal. Accountability: To take responsibility for our successes and failures, and to hold ourselves and others to high standards. Patient-centered: To identify patient needs and provide optimal patient care . Compassion: To be empathetic toward the needs of our clients, patients, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or healthcare-related field preferred.
Degree or Professional Development courses in health care management are preferred.
Minimum three to five years’ experience in the administration of government or health care contracting preferred.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for aiding and supporting in the coordination, administration, and performance of all aspects of account management and contract requirements
Acts as support for CHP account managers, who are leads for contracted client accounts.
Assists with arranging internal meetings in advance of client meetings and setting agenda(s) for each.
Assists in ensuring all CHP departments are notified of new business strategies and initiatives for the contracted client(s) and that the CHP’s resources are utilized appropriately
Participates in contracting providers, either directly or indirectly, working with account managers in outreach and all aspects of contracting with community and specialty providers for all clients.
Serves as the primary credentialing specialist for all clients, leading all credentialing processes
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.