Health Partner Network Manager(Needs to live in Florida)

Job Summary :

CareSource is a healthcare company that's growing rapidly with a lot of exciting things on the horizon. In Florida, ImagineCare was formed by Spark Pediatrics and CareSource to provide differentiating care and service to Florida SMMC Medicaid members and their providers.

CareSource is looking for highly skilled professionals to transform the lives of ImagineCare enrollees through innovative health and life services.

The Health Partner Network Manager executes the Health Partner contracting strategy, develops contract provisions based on cost, quality / analysis and monitors key metrics for the assigned Market.

Essential Functions :

• Create, execute and administer value based reimbursement (VBR) strategies as directed
• Conduct annual effectiveness review of contracting strategies; ensure corporate compliance with all contracting initiatives
• Responsible for provider recruitment, contracting and initiating the loading and credentialing processes
• Responsible for following up / auditing providers as they proceed through the loading process to ensure accuracy
• Create contract language and review with legal to develop approved contract templates specific to the assigned Market and within the established corporate guardrails
• Analyze financial data and establish rates in collaboration with Provider Contracting leadership and Finance
• Negotiate and re-negotiate hospital, ancillary, physician and behavioral health contracts, terms, reimbursement rates, etc.

in a manner that complies with corporate policies

• Build networks to support new products within the market and on-board new providers
• Responsible for complying with all regulatory requirements
• Perform gap analysis to ensure no gaps and / or sanctions occur; identify potential providers to recruit that will fill the gaps;

identify and implement solutions that mitigate risk; develop corrective action plans as needed

• Participate in training sessions for providers and staff as appropriate
• Support the contracting requirements of the corporation for geographic regions and products
• Knowledgeable of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to provider contracting
• Assist with development and review of payment policies and provider notifications
• As requested, become a Subject Matter Expert on specific provider types
• Mentor junior contractors, as requested
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field, or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of Healthcare experience, to include one (1) year of work experience in managed care provider relations or provider contracting
• Managed care experience is highly preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills :

• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Outlook Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of Provider Network Management Processes & Services
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, promote teamwork and fact-based decision making
• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Critical listening and thinking skills
• Training / teaching skills
• Time management skills

Licensure and Certification :

Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle and verifiable insurance. Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check and verified insurance.

If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in the position will be terminated.

To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position.

CareSource requires annual proof of Influenza vaccination for designated positions during Influenza season (October 1 March 31) as a condition of continued employment.

Employees hired during Influenza season will have thirty (30) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination and have record of immunization verified.

CareSource adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations. CareSource provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or as required by state law to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position.

Request for accommodations will be completed through an interactive review process.

Working Conditions :

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Perform reasonable travel, up to 30% to fulfill the duties of the position

Compensation Range :

$69,400.00 - $111,000.00

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level.

We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly / salary) :

Salary

Organization Level Competencies

Create an Inclusive Environment

Cultivate Partnerships

Develop Self and Others

Drive Execution

Influence Others

Pursue Personal Excellence

Understand the Business