Directly manages a contracting team or geography, providing leadership and mentoring to their direct reports.
Manages increasingly complex contracts and negotiations for fee for service and sophisticated value-based reimbursements with hospitals and other providers for one or more geographies.
Proactively builds relationships that nurture provider partnerships and seeks broader value-based business opportunities to support the local market strategy.
Acts as a market leader for Cigna in the community and represents Cigna as needed at community events, on workgroups, and with government agencies and regulators.
Initiates, nurtures and maintains effective channels of communication with matrix partners.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; preferably in the areas of Finance, Economics, Healthcare or Business related.
Significant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
MBA or MHA preferred.
Minimum of 5 years contracting and negotiating experience involving complex delivery systems and organizations required.
Monthly travel or as needed throughout State of Idaho to meet with and build relationships with network stakeholders.
Incumbent candidate must reside in the State of Idaho to qualify for this position.
Prior experience managing direct reports and leading project teams in a non-centralized work environment preferred.
Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships including senior executives.
Knowledge of complex reimbursement methodologies, including incentive based models required.
Demonstrated experience in seeking out, building and nurturing strong external relationships with provider partners.
Intimate understanding and experience with larger, more complex integrated delivery systems, managed care, and provider business models.
Team player with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a fast-paced, matrix organization.
Benefits
Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
401(k) with company match
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
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