Provider Contract Manager Job Listing at Medical Mutual in Brooklyn, OH (Job ID 2500167)

Description

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Under general supervision, develops and maintains relationships with typically small to medium sized and/or moderately complex provider community (e.g., medical groups, ancillary) via e-mail, telephonic and face to face outreach. Develops the provider network and national network offerings through contracting activities, relationship development, and servicing.  Communicates administrative and programmatic changes and facilitates education and the resolution of provider issues.

Responsibilities:

Provider Contract Manager I

·       Prepares standard contracts, amendments, and extensions. With supervision or assistance, conducts non-standard contracts, rate, and language negotiations.

·       Builds relationships with assigned territory of providers and with internal department staff.

·       Serves as a communication link between assigned providers and the Company.

·       Responds to provider issues related to billing, pricing, policy, and reimbursements.

·       Understands and explains contract provisions to internal and external office personnel.

·       Determines if providers were paid according to contract terms.

·       Participates in internal and external projects.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

Provider Contract Manager II 

·       Builds relationships with assigned territory of providers, ancillary specialties, and/or national networks and with internal department staff. Explains contract provisions to internal/external customers.

·       Prepares non- standard contracts, amendments, and extensions.  With some assistance, conducts non-standard contracts, rate, and language negotiations.

·       Serves as a communication link between assigned providers and the Company. Provides provider service and education, including field visits.

·       Responds to issues related to billing, pricing, policy, and reimbursements.

·       Determines if providers were paid according to contract terms.

·       Identifies program/system enhancements to reduce/minimize issues going forward.

Qualifications:

Provider Contract Manager I 

Education and Experience:

·       Bachelor's Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field.

·       In lieu of Degree, may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience

·       Experience in health insurance or a health care related field preferred.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

·       Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

·       Basic knowledge of the health care industry and current events.

Provider Contract Manager II 

Education and Experience:

·       Bachelor's Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field.

·       In lieu of Degree, may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·       2 years of experience as a Provider Contract Manager or equivalent experience in health insurance or a health care related field.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

·       Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

·       General knowledge of the health care industry and current events.

·       Good project management skills.

·       Knowledge of provider contract negotiations, regulations, etc.

·       Good presentation skills.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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