National Search Services is looking for a Senior Contract Negotiator located in the Columbus area. This is a direct hire permanent position.

Location:

• Columbus, OH

Description:

• Position Purpose: Coordinate and negotiate hospital, physician (IPAs, PPMs, individual providers, multi specialty groups) and ancillary service agreements that are in accordance with corporate, health plan and State guidelines.
• Oversee all negotiations for a specific plan or provider type (large professional groups, hospitals, etc.).
• Assist with plan specific contracting strategy.
• Manage delivery of financial settlements and collections of receivables.
• Evaluate and monitor providers’ performance standards and financial performance of contracts.
• Develop contracting action plans.
• Coordinate with internal departments and contracted providers to implement and maintain contract compliance.
• May require up to 25% travel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of contracting or provider relations experience in a healthcare, managed care, or insurance related environment.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.