Contracting Specialist

We are looking for Contracting Specialist in Staten Island, NY for Fulltime position.

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​Title: Contracting Specialist

Location: Staten Island, NY

Duration: ​Fulltime

Client: Direct Client

Job Summary

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Administers the implementation and maintenance of provider contracts, including alternative payment models and fee for service agreements.
• Facilitates contracting activities with Managed Care Finance, Legal, Medical Management, Data and Analytics, and Payer Operations departments, and with other parties as appropriate.
• Oversees the master contract database, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, in both electronic and paper formats.
• Oversees coordination of contract execution and filing, and tracking of notice, termination and contract deliverable dates.
• Gathers, researches, and distributes contract-related information for compilation and communication; prepares communications, summary sheets, quick reference guides, and implementation checklists for payer contracts.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge and expertise of managed care and related contracts.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all outside vendor groups.
• Processing and tracking enrollment of affiliated community health center providers in commercial risk contracts and follow up as needed.
• Performs administrative tasks related to contracting, including credentialing and re-credentialing applications, scheduling meetings, and responding to government requests.
• Adheres to Compliance policies
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
• Standard use of office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
• Position is in a well-lighted office environment.
• Involves sitting approximately 95 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Preferred/Desirable

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, healthcare management, or related field preferred.

• 2-4 years’ experience in healthcare, managed care, or insurance required.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Must possess above-average organizational skills and be detail-oriented
• Ability to relate effectively to physicians and hospital administration and to handle service issues and complaints in a professional and diplomatic manner
• Demonstrates knowledge in understanding of healthcare contracting, managed care, and finance
• Competence using Microsoft Office products, primarily Word and Excel

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.