Negotiates, executes, conducts high level review and analysis of dispute resolution and/or settlement negotiations of contracts with national providers including labs, Home Health, Home Infusion, Dialysis Centers, Transportation and Vision vendors
Recruit providers as needed to ensure attainment of network expansion goals and regulatory/internal adequacy targets
Support health plan with expansion initiatives or other contracting activities as needed
Initiates, coordinates and own the contracting activities to fulfillment including receipt and processing of contracts and documentation and pre- and post-signature review of contracts and language modification according to Aetna’s established policies
Responsible for auditing, building, and loading contracts, agreements, amendments and/or fee schedules in contract management systems
Conducts research, analysis and/or audits to identify issues and propose solutions to protect data, contract integrity and performance
Manages contract performance and supports development and implementation of value-based contract relationships
Collaborates cross-functionally to manage provider compensation and pricing development activities and reimbursement modeling
Provides Subject Matter Expert support for recruitment, contracting, provider issues/resolutions, related systems and information
Provide guidance and share expertise to others on the team
Manage high level projects and recruitment initiatives with interdepartmental resources and cross functional stakeholders
May participate in JOC meetings and supports operational activities including database management and contract coordination
Organizing and transforming information into comprehensible structures, using data to predict trends, performing statistical analysis, visualizing data, preparing reports and presenting to leadership
Engage with providers and quickly move providers through contracting processes to ensure meeting network adequacy requirements
Requirements
5+ years of network contracting/management experience
5 years of proven knowledge of standard provider contracts, terms and language
5 years of solid negotiating and decision-making skills while executing national, regional, or market level strategies
Ability to travel as needed (up to 25% travel)
In-depth knowledge of the managed care industry and practices
Knowledge of ancillary contracting, i.e. DME, Lab, Infusion, Home Health, Urgent Care and Vendor
Knowledge of Medicaid programs
Demonstrated high proficiency with personal computer, mouse, keyboard and all MS Office suite applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to forge long-lasting relationship
Possess critical thinking, problem resolution and interpersonal skills
Ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities to support program delivery
Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
Highly organized and self-driven
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options
A 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
Employee stock purchase plan
Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Award target in the company’s equity award program
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access
Competitive wages
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