Contract Management Specialist

Overview NaphCare is hiring experienced Contract Management Specialist just like you to join our team at our Corporate Office located in Birmingham, AL. NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 7000 employees and growing!NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do. NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting‑edge resources, including our award‑winning electronic operating system. NaphCare Full Time Benefits: Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one ! Lowest Cost Benefits! $44 for single, $105 for family! Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! Tuition Assistance Referral bonuses On‑site education Free Continuing Education! Term life insurance at no cost to the employee Generous paid time off & paid holidays NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing. With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different. We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership. Responsibilities Responsibilities for Contract Management Specialist: Assesses and completes market research for potential areas identified for comprehensive medical services for correctional facilities Negotiates reimbursement rates and implements contracts with physicians and ancillary providers in geographically diverse areas for both existing and developing provider networks, including cold‑calling medical providers Coordinates the completion of provider contractual activities including the review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), preparation of provider contract documentation, pricing documentation, and proposal submissions Coordinates and attends start‑up meetings with hospital and/or physician providers Provides support to all contracted physicians Qualifications Qualifications for Contract Management Specialist: Four year BA or BS degree is preferred Must have one to two years of healthcare experience; three to five years of healthcare experience is preferred Basic understanding of Medicare reimbursement required Organized and detail‑oriented Strong verbal and written communication, negotiating skills A strong customer service orientation The ability to problem‑solve Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, result‑oriented environment Ability to travel up to 25% Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr