Contract Specialist Req #: 0000177029
Category: No Category Assigned
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Support Services
Location: RWJ - 379 Campus Dr. Somerset, 379 CAMPUS DRIVE, Somerset, NJ 08873

Please Note: This is not an entry level position

Job Overview:

The Provider Contracting Specialist of Management Services Operations [MSO] will manage a regional portfolio of provider contract renewals and amendments for Provider contracting within the Medical Group.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's Degree required; Degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferredAbility to effectively negotiate provider contractsAbility to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational goals and objectivesAbility to consistently meet aggressive and often competing deadlinesSkills in creative problem-solving and ability to identify and resolve problemsAbility to delegate and encourage innovation, collaboration and excellent performanceExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are essentialAbility to work independently and without direct supervisionAttention to detail and high level of precisionWillingness and ability to travel between sites as requiredConsistently acts with a high level of integrity and compliance

Preferred:

Master's Degree

Essential Functions:

Directly negotiates provider contracts with physicians in assigned portfolioWorks collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders to ensure alignment for provider contracting workServes as subject-matter expert for provider contracts in assigned portfolioRegularly and clearly communicates objectives, contracting progress reports, and relevant project details to stakeholders through well-organized, informative meetings and presentationsManages and operates within defined project timelinesEnsures consistency and standardization of contracting processes and procedures across the medical groupEducates and updates stakeholders on process changesRemains abreast of industry best practicesIdentifies areas for improvement and increased efficiency or optimizationConsistently demonstrates a commitment to organizational safety values and service excellenceOther special projects and duties as required

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer