Corewell Health

Healthcare

ProviderContractSpecialistLead

$85–125k ~AI est. Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Provider Contract Specialist Lead at Corewell Health. Skills: Managed care contracting, Contract negotiation, Healthcare trends. Manage contract development and negotiations process. Enter/maintain/oversee current information in internal contract repository and”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Evaluate alternative solutions; Resolve problems; Improve outcomes

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Finance, Health and Human services or related degree programs, At least 10 years of experience within the healthcare system in either a payer or provider capacity in a direct, outward-facing role that includes data analytics, Relevant experience in finance or contract management

Nice to Have

Masters Degree in business administration, health care administration, finance, health and human services, Experience in a team lead or project management role responsible for personnel and their success, Experience working with legal staff, Skills in best practices for contract negotiation tactics and strategies, Working knowledge of anti-trust laws

What You'll Do.

Manage contract development and negotiations process

Enter/maintain/oversee current information in internal contract repository and

methodical management of contracts from initiation

Create contracting strategies and deploy techniques that move

Provide effective oversight of contract implementation process

Ensure all contracts are within required guidelines and

Develop regular reports on contract milestones

Inform internal customers of activities and progress

Interface routinely with leadership on an independent basis

Apply critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations

Evaluate alternative solutions

Investigate operational

or administrative issues

Assess system processes

evidence-based conclusions

Make sound recommendations to resolve problems or improve

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement

Ensure alignment with organizational policies and goals

Monitor the effectiveness of implemented language

Renegotiate as needed

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Verbal communications; Written communications

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

## Job Summary Lead by example, holding positive and respectful relationships with highly-valued and complex internal and external customers. The successful candidate will understand the nuances of managed care contracting, analytics, managed care payers, delivery system’s primarily operations, functions of a revenue cycle, and know where and when it is appropriate to engage senior leaders. The candidate will also understand the latest healthcare trends and leverage their past years of experience to creatively design contracts that add value for Corewell Health. Lead tactically by helping junior staff with complex contract terms and negotiating techniques to help prepare for successful contract discussions. The successful candidate will also lead administratively by managing internal communications as it relates to the contracting process and tracking success while driving key projects. The candidate will also gather market and competitive intelligence through secondary sources as it relates to payers and providers and health care policy to increase knowledge providing leverage for the department to use in contract negotiations. ## Essential Functions * Manages the contract development and negotiations process for delivery system network initiatives. Enters/maintains/oversees current information in the internal contract repository and system contract database. Leads the proactive, methodical management of contracts from initiation through execution, compliance and renewal. * Creates contracting strategies and deploys techniques that move payers to desired contract terms according to guidelines and preferred language. Provides effective oversight of contract implementation process ensuring all contracts are within required guidelines and financial parameters and timely. * Leads the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of assigned payer contracts from start to finish. Develops regular reports on contract milestones and performance; and informs internal custome

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