Managed Care Contracts Manager (Hybrid)

Description

Take on a key leadership role within a world-class health organization. Help ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional patient care. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.

You will develop and negotiate hospital and professional service contracts in accordance with established rate and language parameters. This will involve modeling, compiling, and analyzing volumes and financial data for clinical services and case types. You will manage a portfolio of contracts and will assume a leadership role in facilitating contract implementation within key operational areas throughout the organization. This role requires maintaining strong relationships with health plans, medical groups, and other third-party payors to ensure their ongoing satisfaction with UCLA Health. You will also need to work effectively with all internal and external parties to resolve contract-related operational issues in a timely manner.

Salary Range: $86,900 - $197,300/annually

Note: This posted position is 1 of 2 positions available for hire. All applicants will apply through this requisition and if selected will be hired into one of the available positions.Qualifications

We're seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, deadline-driven individual with:

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Related Bachelor's degree preferred

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Experience with a healthcare provider organization

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Advanced managed care contract negotiation skills, preferably within a hospital, medical group, or health plan environment

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Understanding of the Southern California managed care marketplace

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Knowledge of hospital and professional reimbursement mechanisms

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Strong analytical, teamwork, and customer service skills

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Knowledge of organizational dynamics

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Ability to work with hospital/clinical departments to implement negotiated contracts

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Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office

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Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid contracting experience a plus

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Experience with database applications desired

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 260 community clinics throughout Southern California. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, a highly respected leader in the development of breakthrough medical research and outstanding clinical professionals. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.