Network Contract Manager - Des Moines, IA or Moline, IL - Full-time / Part-time

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The Network Contract Manager develops the provider network (physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, ancillary groups & facilities, etc.) yielding a geographically competitive, broad access, stable network that achieves objectives for unit cost performance and trend management, and produces an affordable and predictable product for customers and business partners. Network Contract Managers evaluate and negotiate contracts in compliance with company contract templates, reimbursement structure standards, and other key process controls. Responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with Hospital, Physician, Pharmacy, or Ancillary providers, and ensuring the network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
Solve moderately complex problems and/or conduct moderately complex analyses
Work with minimal guidance; seek guidance on only the most complex tasks
Translate concepts into practice
Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues
Coach, provide feedback, and guide others
Act as a resource for others with less experience

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in a network management-related role, such as contracting or provider services
3+ years of experience in fee schedule development using actuarial models
3+ years of experience utilizing financial models and analysis in negotiating rates with providers
3+ years of experience in performing network adequacy analysis
Ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
Ability to work independently and remain on task
Intermediate level of knowledge of claims processing systems and guidelines
Intermediate level of proficiency in Medicare reimbursement methodologies, i.e. Resource Based Relative Value System (RBRVS) 
Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information form others
Experience in NDB, PhyCon, RV/CSP FACETS, Emptoris, UNET, COSMO
Experience with value based contracting including but not limited to population health management and ACOs
Experience across multiple product lines including commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid
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Job Keywords: Healthcare, Contracting, Account Manager, Negotiation, Business Development, Manager, Consultant, Des Moines, Iowa, IA, Moline, IL, Illinois