Job Information
Dignity Health Contract Specialist I in Bakersfield, California
Overview
This position is remote* within California .
The purpose of Dignity Health Management Services Organization (Dignity Health MSO) is to build a system-wide integrated physician-centric full-service management service organization structure. We offer a menu of management and business services that will leverage economies of scale across provider types and geographies and will lead the effort in developing Dignity Health’s Medicaid population health care management pathways. Dignity Health MSO is dedicated to providing quality managed care administrative and clinical services to medical groups hospitals health plans and employers with a business objective to excel in coordinating patient care in a manner that supports containing costs while continually improving quality of care and levels of service. Dignity Health MSO accomplishes this by capitalizing on industry-leading technology and integrated administrative systems powered by local human resources that put patient care first.
Dignity Health MSO offers an outstanding Total Rewards package that integrates competitive pay with a state-of-the-art flexible Health & Welfare benefits package. Our cafeteria-style benefit program gives employees the ability to choose the benefits they want from a variety of options including medical dental and vision plans for the employee and their dependents Health Spending Account (HSA) Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a generous employer-match. Other benefits include Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
Responsibilities
This position is remote* within California .
Position Summary:
This position provides administrative support in the preparation, implementation and maintenance of contracts for physicians, ancillary providers and facilities.
Responsibilities may include:
Prepares, enters and maintains provider contract information in all appropriate information systems and hardcopy files, ensuring that information is readily available for reference by Dignity Health MSO staff by all appropriate means, including hardcopy and electronic.
Negotiates provider contract language and contract rates.
Acts as a resource for internal departments as well as external organizations and customers on contract interpretation and contract modification.
Organizes and attends meetings as necessary, including responsibility for agenda, minutes and handouts.
Performs and completes general office work, including clerical tasks such as filing, composing correspondence, contracts, and other related documents.
Secures one case agreement with non-contracted providers as requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years experience working in a high-level administrative support position.
1+ years working in a medical group, health plan, hospital or other related healthcare organization.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in contracting, provider relations, and claims processing is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred.
Pay Range
$23.87 - $32.82 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
