Senior Hospital Contracting Negotiator

Job description

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Job Profile
Senior Provider Contracting Professional
Job Level
Senior Professional
Become a part of our caring community
The Senior Hospital Contracting Strategist / Senior Provider Contracting Professional initiates, negotiates, and executes physician, hospital and other provider contracts and agreements for an organization that provides health insurance. You will report to the Director, Provider Contracting.
As the Senior Hospital Contracting Strategist/ Senior Provider Contracting Professional you will
• Lead negotiations for hospital and health system agreements, including reimbursement, contract terms, amendments, renewals, and value based agreements
• Extensive managed care experience with demonstrated expertise in hospital contracting, reimbursement methodologies, financial analysis, complex negotiations, provider relationship management, and leadership
• Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and value based-contracting
• Evaluate reimbursement methodologies, including DRG, PD, Case Rates, POC, OP fee schedules, and alternative payment arrangements
• Partner with Finance, Medical Economics, Legal, Network Management, Claims, Configuration, and Operations to ensure contracts are financially sound and operationally executable
• Communicate contract terms, payment structures, and reimbursement rates to providers
• Analyze financial impact of contracts and terms
• Maintain contracts and documentation within a tracking system
• Help with identifying and recruiting providers based on network composition and needs

Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• 5 or more years of Hospital negotiation experience in Medicare
• Leading negotiations for hospital and health system agreements, including reimbursement, contract terms, amendments, renewals, and value based agreements
• 5 or more years of progressive network management experience including hospital contracting and network administration in a healthcare company
• Experienced in negotiating managed care contracts with Hospital systems inclusive of post acute, ancillary providers and physicians.
• Analyze, understand and communicate financial impact of contract terms, payment structures and reimbursement rates to providers.
• Understand and interpret Hospital contract language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree
• Experience with ACO/Risk Contracting
• Experience with Value Based Contracting

Additional Information
8am to 5pm EST, Travel based on business needs
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Referral Bonus Information
This requisition is not eligible for a referral bonus.
Application Deadline: 10-02-2026
About us
About CarePlus Health Plans: CarePlus Health Plans is a recognized leader in healthcare delivery that has been offering Medicare Advantage health plans in Florida over 23 years. CarePlus strives to help people with Medicare, or both Medicare and Medicaid, achieve their best possible health and wellness through plans with benefits and services they care about. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, CarePlus currently serves Medicare beneficiaries throughout 21 Florida counties.
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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