Cambia Health Solutions

Provider Contracting Executive or Senior, DOE

Cambia Health Solutions$79K — $155K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in healthcare, business or related field required; 5 years for Executive role, 7 years for Senior role in healthcare provider contracting or relations.
  • Strong understanding of managed care and accountable health system models.
  • Proven negotiation and relationship-building skills with various providers.
  • Competency in varied payment methodologies (e.g., Pay for Quality, Capitation, Fee for Service).
  • Ability to analyze financial, quality, and utilization data to develop contract strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships to enhance health care delivery system.
  • Monitor financial performance of contracts and recommend improvement strategies.
  • Develop regional networks to support new product introductions and market pricing.
  • Collaborate with consultants to ensure proper contract administration.
  • Manage risk arrangements and lead initiatives regarding provider network management.
  • Formulate long and short-range contracting strategies to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining care quality.
  • Mentor and guide Provider Contracting Executives and department staff.

Benefits

  • Flexible work-from-home options available with specific internet requirements.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) set up required for security upon hire.
Full Job Description
Provider Contracting Executive or Senior, DOE

Hybrid role at our Renton, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver and Burlington, WA offices. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location or be willing to relocate.

Qualifications:
  • The Provider Contracting Executive would have a Bachelor's Degree in healthcare, business or a related field and 5 years' experience in a healthcare industry provider contracting, relations, or analytical capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • The Provider Contracting Executive Senior would have a Bachelor's Degree in healthcare, business or a related field and 7 years' experience in a healthcare industry provider contracting, relations or analytical capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Skills and Attributes:
  • Strong industry knowledge: Strong understanding of managed care and accountable health system models, and their relationship to contracting strategy and reimbursement methodology.
  • Negotiation and relationship-building skills: Proven ability to build positive relationships and negotiate successfully with institutional, professional, and ancillary providers.
  • Payment methodology expertise: Demonstrated competency in varying payment methodologies, including Pay for Quality/Performance, DRG, APC, ASC, Capitation, Fee for Service, RBRVS, Per Diem, and Per Case.
  • Strong understanding of value-based programs and contracting models.
  • Proficiency and comfort in negotiating complex contract language.
  • Data analysis and strategy development: Ability to analyze financial, quality, and utilization data to develop contracting strategies and manage a portfolio of contracts.
  • High-pressure environment skills: Ability to work effectively in high-pressure circumstances, managing conflict and ambiguity.
  • Senior-level negotiation and communication skills: Proficiency in building relationships and negotiating successfully with large, complex, and market-leading institutional and professional providers, and ability to independently and effectively communicate with high-level executives internally and externally.
  • Leadership and portfolio management: Ability to oversee and manage a portfolio of contracts and provide leadership and guidance to others in the organization.
  • Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired


What You Will Do at Cambia:
  • Maintains and expands the health care delivery system network by negotiating contracts and maintaining relationships with providers, positioning the organization to meet its objectives relating to cost effectiveness, quality of care, enrollment growth, administrative efficiency, product positioning, and profitability.
  • Monitors financial and utilization performance of contracts, develops plans to improve performance, and meets with key provider leaders to review reports, prepare analysis, and recommend strategies.
  • Develops and maintains new regional networks to support the introduction of new products, understanding health plan market pricing and communicating strategic benefits to providers.
  • Collaborates with provider consultants and representatives to ensure contracts are administered appropriately and improvement plans are managed.
  • Develops and manages risk arrangements, including pricing and accountable health system funding arrangements, and leads plan initiatives/pilots focused on provider network configuration, reimbursement, and management.
  • Develop long and short-range contracting strategies for each delivery system assigned, with a focus on reducing healthcare expenditures while delivering high-quality care to members.
  • Serves as a mentor to Provider Contracting Executives and others within the department, providing resources and guidance to support the organization's objectives.


Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.

Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho: The expected hiring range for the Provider Contracting Executive is $84,200 - $113,900 for a Provider Contracting Executive Senior is $101,200 - $136,900. The bonus target for the Provider Contracting Executive position is 10%. The bonus target for the Provider Contracting Executive Senior position is 15%. The current full salary range for the Provider Contracting Executive role is $79,000 - $129,000 and the Provider Contracting Executive Senior is $95,000 - $155,000. #LI-hybrid

Learn more about our benefits.

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.

As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.

About Cambia Health Solutions

Cambia Health Solutions is a nonprofit healthcare company that provides health insurance, healthcare services, and technology solutions to individuals and organizations. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Cambia Health Solutions operates in several states, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Utah. The company's subsidiaries include Regence BlueCross BlueShield, BridgeSpan Health, and Asuris Northwest Health. Cambia Health Solutions is committed to improving the health and well-being of its members, and has received numerous awards for its innovative solutions.
Learn more about Cambia Health Solutions
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1996

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