Senior Network Specialist at Oscar Health In Other

Senior Network Specialist
Oscar Health // health insurance

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Senior Network Specialist to join our Network Contracting team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform & a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselvesone that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

The Senior Network Specialist is responsible for negotiating & managing contracts with healthcare providers (hospital/health system & individual) to build & maintain a robust network in assigned market/region; while also ensuring access to quality care & optimizing costs by analyzing provider performance & negotiating reimbursement rates, often involving complex contract terms & compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Senior Specialist also plays a role in recruiting new providers to the network, assisting with resolution of provider issues, & supporting cost-saving initiatives.

You will report to the Manager, Network Contracting.

Work Location:

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture & our mission.

This is a remote position with 25% travel. You must reside in Arizona, Illinois, or Iowa. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role is $69,120.00 - $90,720.00 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program & annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

Support & direct involvement with negotiating contracts with assigned healthcare providers, focusing on favorable terms & compliance with organizational standards, strategy, & regulatory requirements.
Conducts comprehensive reviews & analyses of assigned provider contracts, identifying areas for improvement & optimization.
With support from your leader, utilizes data & analytics of provider financial issues & competitor strategies to inform negotiation & contracting decisions.
Supports implementation of contracting policies & workflows; monitors & ensures effective & efficient contracting processes are in place.
With input & support from their leader, monitor & analyze key metrics for network performance, cost, & provider satisfaction, & provide reports to leadership for assigned provider accounts.
Ensure timely & professional resolution of provider issues Build & maintain positive relationships with healthcare providers to ensure network stability & quality.
Assist in tracking & analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor provider satisfaction & operational efficiency.
Support provider onboarding, training, & resource distribution..
Collaborate with internal teams such as Claims, Credentialing, & Contracting to resolve routine provider issues.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows & enhance provider experience.
Compliance with all applicable laws & regulations
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in provider network operations or contracting or provider services
1+ years of experience in Health Insurance (Individual and/or Medicare Advantage) and/or Healthcare industry
1+ years experience navigating & organizing large data sets such as claim files & provider rosters

Bonus Points

Associate's degree or equivalent professional working experience.

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Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, & experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, & vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life & disability insurance, & paid wellness time & reimbursements.

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