Director, Provider Contracting Specialist

4 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States The Cigna Group Full time
Job Title: Director, Provider Contracting

WORK LOCATION: TEXAS market - can live in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas or Plano

About the Role

The Director, Provider Contracting - Medicare serves as an integral member of the Network Development and Strategy Team and reports to the Provider Contracting Senior Manager. This role is a key contributor to the development of the strategic direction and is accountable for the management of the fee for service and value-based contracting and network management activities for multiple local geographies.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manages hospital system contracting and negotiations for fee for service and sophisticated value-based reimbursements with providers for Cigna's Medicare product lines (e.g., Hospital systems, Ancillaries, and large physician groups)
  2. Point person for complex projects related to contracting strategy in the market
  3. Proactively builds relationships that nurture provider partnerships and seeks broader value-based business opportunities to support the local market strategy
  4. Initiates and maintains effective channels of communication with matrix partners including but not limited to, Claims Operations, Medical Management, Credentialing, Legal, Medical Economics, Compliance, Sales and Marketing and Service
  5. Manages strategic positioning for provider contracting, develops networks and identifies and acts on opportunities for greater value-orientation and risk arrangements
  6. Contributes to the development of alternative network initiatives
  7. Supports and provides direction to develop network analytics required for the network solution
  8. Works to meet unit cost targets, while preserving an adequate and marketable network, to achieve and maintain Cigna's competitive position
  9. Creates and manages initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality
  10. Drives change with external provider partners by assessing clinical informatics and offering consultative expertise to assist with total medical cost initiatives
  11. Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and projects financial impact of larger or complex provider contracts and alternate contract terms
  12. Creates Provider agreements (i.e.: Hospital systems, Ancillaries, and Physician Groups) that meet internal operational standards and external provider expectations
  13. Ensures the accurate implementation, and administration through matrix partners
  14. Assists in resolving elevated and complex provider service complaints
  15. Research problems and negotiates with internal/external partners/customers to resolve complex and/or escalated issues
  16. Manages key provider relationships and is accountable for critical interface with providers and business staff
  17. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of providers in an assigned geographic area through understanding the interrelationships as well as the competitive landscape
  18. Responsible for accurate and timely contract loading and submissions and interface with matrix partners for network implementation and maintenance
Requirements
  • Should possess a bachelor's degree; preferably in the areas of Finance, Economics, Healthcare or Business related
  • MBA or MHA preferred
  • Significant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years Medicare experience required
  • 5+ years Contracting and Negotiating experience involving complex delivery systems and organizations required
  • Experience with Value Base Contracting, a plus
  • Experience leading and mentoring others
  • Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships
  • Knowledge of complex reimbursement methodologies, including incentive-based models strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in seeking out, building and nurturing strong external relationships with provider partners
  • Intimate understanding and experience with hospital, managed care, and provider business models
  • Team player with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a fast-paced, matrix organization
  • The ability to influence both sales and provider audiences through strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with formal presentations
  • Customer centric and interpersonal skills are required
  • Demonstrates managerial courage as well as an ability to maneuver effectively in a changing environment
  • Superior problem solving, decision-making, negotiating skills, contract language and financial acumen
  • Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools
About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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