What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provider Contracts Specialist position at Molina Healthcare Group?
Job Description
***Remote and must live in California***
Job Description
Job Summary
Molina Health Plan Provider Network Contracting jobs are responsible for the network strategy and development with respect to adequacy, financial performance and operational performance, in alignment with Molina Healthcare's overall mission, core values, and strategic plan and in compliance with all relevant federal, state and local regulations. Responsible for contracting/re-contracting of standard deals, maintaining network adequacy, issue escalations and JOCs on exception.
Executes standardized fee for service and other core payment method contracts with predefined, common programs. Typically does not entail heavy negotiations. Minimal ongoing engagement after contract.
Responsible for accurate and timely maintenance of critical provider information on all claims and provider databases. Synchronizes data among multiple claims systems when applicable, and the application of business rules as they apply to each database.
Validate data to be housed on provider databases and ensure adherence to business and system requirements of customers as it pertains to contracting, network management and credentialing.
Job Duties
This role negotiates assigned contracts and letters of agreements with non-complex provider community that result in high quality, cost effective and marketable providers. Maintains tracking system and publish reports according to departmental procedures. Contracting/re-contracting of standard deals, maintaining network adequacy, issue escalations and Joint operating Committees on exception.
Initiates, negotiates, generates and tracks provider Letters of Agreement, contracts and amendments from initial draft to full execution utilizing approved standardized contract templates/amendments, including but not limited to Fee for Service and Alternative Payment Methods including Pay for Performance.
Supports network development throughout state to including researching, recruiting and negotiating with providers.
Participates in the evaluation of provider network and implementation of strategic plans to meet Molinas network adequacy standards.
Clearly and professionally communicates contract terms, payment structures, and reimbursement rates to physician, hospital and ancillary providers.
Assists in analysis and coordination of amendments, reimbursement, and language changes. Requests information of billing codes, services provided and other information needed to complete the contract profile.
Coordinates preparation and routing distribution of documents to complete the contracting process in a timely and thorough manner according to standardized processes.
Participates in other contracting related special projects as directed.
Travels regularly throughout designated regions to meet targeted needs.
Job Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Associates Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
2 - 4 years provider contract support or negotiation experience in the health care field including, but not limited to, providers office, managed care organization, or other health care field.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
1-3 Years Managed Care experience
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
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Job Info
Job Identification: 2028202
Job Category: Network Management
Posting Date: 2024-09-30T11:11:47 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
