Provider Contract Negotiation Manager (Pacific Northwest)

CVS Health • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary The Contract Negotiation Manager position negotiates, executes, reviews, and analyzes contracts and/or handles dispute resolution and settlement negotiations with solo, small group, or local providers. Manages contract performance in support of network quality, availability, and financial goals and strategies. Recruits providers as needed to ensure attainment of network expansion goals, achieve regulatory and/or internal adequacy targets. Collaborates cross-functionally to contribute to provider compensation and pricing development activities and recommendations, submission of contractual information, and the review and analysis of reports as part of negotiation and reimbursement modeling activities. Provides Subject Matter Expert support for questions related to recruitment initiatives, contracting, provider issues/resolutions, related systems and information contained Provide guidance and share expertise to others on the team Responsible for identifying and making recommendations to manage cost issues and supporting cost saving initiatives and/or settlement activities. Provides network development, maintenance, and refinement activities and strategies in support of cross-market network management unit. Assists with the design, development, management, and or implementation of strategic network configurations, including integration activities. May optimize interaction with assigned providers and internal business partners to manage relationships and ensure provider needs are met. Ensures resolution of escalated issues related, but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, or accuracy of provider contract or demographic information.

Requirements

• 3+ years related experience, proven and proficient negotiating skills.
• Proven working knowledge of competitor strategies, complex contracting options, financial/contracting arrangements, and regulatory requirements.
• Must reside in the Pacific Northwest market (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, or Idaho)
• In-depth knowledge of the managed care industry and practices, as well as a strong understanding of strategies, practices, and financial/contracting arrangements
• Must possess critical thinking, problem resolution and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and self-driven

Nice To Haves

• Ability to forge meaningful, long-lasting relationships with providers
• Knowledge of Medicare programs and related subject matter

Responsibilities

• Negotiates, executes, reviews, and analyzes contracts and/or handles dispute resolution and settlement negotiations with solo, small group, or local providers.
• Manages contract performance in support of network quality, availability, and financial goals and strategies.
• Recruits providers as needed to ensure attainment of network expansion goals, achieve regulatory and/or internal adequacy targets.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to contribute to provider compensation and pricing development activities and recommendations, submission of contractual information, and the review and analysis of reports as part of negotiation and reimbursement modeling activities.
• Provides Subject Matter Expert support for questions related to recruitment initiatives, contracting, provider issues/resolutions, related systems and information contained Provide guidance and share expertise to others on the team
• Responsible for identifying and making recommendations to manage cost issues and supporting cost saving initiatives and/or settlement activities.
• Provides network development, maintenance, and refinement activities and strategies in support of cross-market network management unit.
• Assists with the design, development, management, and or implementation of strategic network configurations, including integration activities.
• May optimize interaction with assigned providers and internal business partners to manage relationships and ensure provider needs are met.
• Ensures resolution of escalated issues related, but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, or accuracy of provider contract or demographic information.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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