Health Care Service Corporation

Mgr Contract Administr Ops

Health Care Service Corporation$92K — $167K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in health insurance contract operations or 9 years of related experience with at least 1 year in management.
  • Strong knowledge of health products, underwriting requirements, and contract arrangements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and analytical reporting skills.
  • Demonstrated project management capabilities.
  • Experience in customer service with a strong focus on acumen.
  • Effective leadership and communication skills for staff management and relationship building.

Responsibilities

  • Manage personnel and unit operations within the Contract Administration department.
  • Provide subject matter expertise for member and employer documents.
  • Oversee updates to member and employer documentation for compliance.
  • Lead the creation and maintenance of legally required certificate language.
  • Conduct hiring, training, budget oversight, and performance management for staff.
  • Act as project leader for special projects and legislative task forces.
  • Communicate effectively with various stakeholders regarding contract operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • 401(k) savings plan and pension plan.
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave.
  • Disability insurance and supplemental life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program and paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and various other incentives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This Position Is Responsible For Managing The Unit Responsible For The Production Of Customer-Specific Documents For New/Existing Business In Accordance With Corporate Guidelines, Underwriting Policy, Benefit Specifications, And Statutory Requirements. Manages The Performance, Overall Quality And Resource Allocation To Support All Product Lines, Including Key Sales Support Components Of Benefit Selection Through Booklet Delivery. Oversee The Creation And Maintenance Of Standard And Custom Booklets. Implements Strategies, Projects And Initiatives.

1. Manages the personnel and unit(s) of The Enterprise Contract Administration department which is responsible for drafting, vetting and filing all group and retail member and employer documents (and some government documents) including all Exchange Affected Markets. Manages all aspects of employer contract negotiations; including tracking signatures and custom provisions. Maintains all documents, version control and makes updates as required.
2. Provide subject matter expertise relating to both employer and member documents (e.g., certificate booklets, ASAs, BPAs, etc).
3. Manage all updates to member and employer masters. Ensure documents are updated to comply with policies, regulations, and Blue Card language.
4. Oversee creation and historical maintenance of standard and custom certificate language in accordance with the local Department of Insurance according to statutory requirements, and with internal HCSC policies and guidelines.
5. As a people manager responsibilities include but are not limited to: hiring, budget, training, performance management, pay administration, change management, succession planning if needed, talent management, and maintain knowledge of corporate, department and Human Resources programs, policies and systems.
6. Act as project leader on special projects and legislative task forces.
7. Prepare and communicate routine performance management reports and issue resolution.
8. Manages staff including but not limited to: hiring, training, performance management, pay administration, budget, change management, and maintain knowledge of corporate and Human Resources policies, programs and systems.
9. Ensure deviations from policies, procedures, and guidelines are reviewed and approved.
10. Assist as needed in preparation of responses to Department of Insurance or legal inquiries involving specific accounts.
11. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.
12. Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
13. Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
14. Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree and 5 years of health insurance contract operations experience PLUS one year of management experience OR 9 years of health insurance contract operations experience PLUS one year of management experience.
* Knowledge of health products and procedures, underwriting requirements, contract and funding arrangements.
* Analytical and reporting skills.
* PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite.
* Project management skills.
* Customer service experience and acumen.
* Leadership skills.
* Verbal and written communications skills to manage staff and operations, build relationships across the organization and with external key stakeholders, build consensus and issue resolution.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
* J. D. degree or 4 years experience in a leadership role with independent decision-making.
* Knowledge of external adjudication processes.
* Knowledge of large or national account contract specifications and processing systems.
* Knowledge of corporate marketing practices, health insurance product lines and Par Plan operations.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Base Pay Range
$92,700.00 - $167,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

About Health Care Service Corporation

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States. HCSC offers a wide variety of health insurance products and related services, through its operating divisions and subsidiaries in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. HCSC's headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Health Care Service Corporation
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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