Contract Manager II

Sedgwick

2d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Contract Manager II PRIMARY PURPOSE: To negotiate and/or renegotiate medical contracts for multiple lines of business in managed care markets. Grow the network by recruiting new medical groups and facilities as requested by clients and to fill gaps in geographical coverage. ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred, experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Four (4) years of progressive provider network contract negotiation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of complex contracting scenarios.
• Excellent written communication.
• Skilled with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to negotiate win-win scenarios for Sedgwick and the provider.
• Excellent Customer Service.
• Persistence
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare management environment including provider contracting, servicing and benefit interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates hospital and medical group contracts for multiple lines of business in the managed care markets.
• Analyzes market data and financial models.
• Prepares, negotiates, and administers provider contracts.
• Develops and expands provider participation within the network.
• Documents contracts; updates contracts as changes occur.
• Coordinates customer inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Benefits

• Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible.
• 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
• 4 weeks PTO your first full year.
• A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees