Director, Contracting

Company: Oklahoma Complete Health
Location: Lawton
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.


Oklahoma Complete Health, a Centene company, is committed to providing quality healthcare solutions to transform the health of Oklahomans.

At Oklahoma Complete Health, we are community advocates and change-makers in search of an inclusive culture grounded by our commitment to work-life balance, competitive compensation, and continuous career development. Join us and be a part of a collaborative, growing network of innovative thinkers delivering solutions at the local level.

***Must Reside in Oklahoma***

Position Purpose: Coordinate, negotiate and handle activities of the provider contracting, network development and/or provider relations functions and aid in formulating and administering organizational policies and procedures. Negotiate large hospital, physician groups and ancillary service agreements in accordance with Corporate, health plan and government regulations and guidelines.

Oversee provider contracting activities to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with Company policies and standards, government laws and regulations
Negotiate contracts with hospitals, physician groups and ancillary service agreements
Develop and implement a network development plan for the assigned region and set of providers and identify and initiate contact with potential providers in support of the Company's strategic goals and objectives
Effectively integrate new programs and strategies to reach per member per month targets, and provide oversight to the provider set ---up and contract configuration in the computer system to ensure accurate claims adjudication
Perform basic financial analyses to identify medical cost improvement opportunities, develop strategies to reach financial goals, and execute contracting strategies to meet goals and objectives
Evaluate and monitor providers' performance standards and financial performance of contracts

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years of related experience negotiating hospital, large physician groups and ancillary service agreements and external customer service for providers. Experience in marketing/sales, medical economics in a managed care or insurance environment. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff. Experience in provider network management, Medicaid/Medicare contracting, and/or claims processing preferred.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license


Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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