Provider Contracting Professional - Behavioral Health

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Job Information

Humana

Provider Contracting Professional - Behavioral Health

in

Atlanta

Georgia

Description

The Provider Contracting Professional 2 initiates, negotiates, and executes behavioral health physician, hospital, and/or other provider contracts and agreements for an organization that provides health insurance. The Provider Contracting Professional 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Provider Contracting Professional 2 communicates contract terms, payment structures, and reimbursement rates to providers. Analyzes financial impact of contracts and terms. Maintains contracts and documentation within a tracking system. May assist with identifying and recruiting providers based on network composition and needs. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Required Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in negotiating managed care contracts with physician, hospital and/or other provider contracts.

Experience working with Behavioral Health contracts

Proficiency in analyzing, understanding and communicating financial impact of contract terms, payment structures and reimbursement rates to providers.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information

This position is remote/work at home and can be based anywhere in the United States.

Work at Home/Remote Requirements Must ensure designated work area is free from distractions during work hours and virtual meetings Must provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a workspace (Satellite and Hotspots are prohibited). A minimum standard speed of 10x1 (10mbs download x 1mbs upload) for optimal performance of is required

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com