Network Pricing Consultant - Cypress, CA - Full-time / Part-time

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The Network Pricing Consultant supports and validates Provider Network (physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, ancillary facilities, etc.) contracting and unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. Network Pricing Consultants conduct unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies. Responsibilities also include managing unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues
Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
Perform complex conceptual analyses
Review work performed by others and provide recommendations for improvement
Forecast and plan resource requirements
Authorize deviations from standards
May lead functional or segment teams or projects
Provide explanations and information to others on the most complex issues
Motivate and inspire other team members
 

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent
4+ years of analytical experience in financial analysis, healthcare pricing, network management, decision support, healthcare economics, or related discipline
At least an intermediate level of proficiency in performing financial impact analysis, risk management, and data manipulation
2+ years of experience in creating and using financial modeling tools, spreadsheets, and information acquisition tools, including experience in interpreting and reviewing financial modeling results to evaluate the financial impact of contract changes and develop forecasts
Strong analytical skills (working with large data sets)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced level proficiency in MS Excel
 
Preferred Qualifications:

Provider payment methodologies and managed care
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