Contract Negotiation Manager (Florida)

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Position Summary

This is an individual contributor role.

• Negotiates, executes, reviews, and analyzes contracts and/or handles dispute resolution and settlement negotiations with physician groups in the North Florida Market; for lines of business (Medicare, Commercial, and IFP).
• Manages contract performance in support of network quality, availability, and financial goals and strategies for all lines of business.
• Recruits providers as needed to ensure attainment of network expansion and adequacy targets for all lines of business.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to contribute to provider compensation and pricing development activities and recommendations, submission of contractual information, and the review and analysis of reports as part of negotiation and reimbursement modeling activities. Responsible for identifying and making recommendations to manage cost issues and supporting cost saving initiatives and/or settlement activities.
• Provides network development, maintenance, and refinement activities and strategies in support of cross market network management unit.
• Assists with the design, development, management, and or implementation of strategic network configurations, including integration activities. May optimize interaction with assigned providers and internal business partners to manage relationships and ensure provider needs are met. Ensures resolution of escalated issues related, but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, or accuracy of provider contract or demographic information.

• 3-5 years of related experience, proven and proficient managed care network negotiating skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem resolution and critical thinking skills with proven ability to influence and collaborate with providers and partners at all levels.
• Proven working knowledge of competitor strategies, complex contracting options, financial/contracting arrangements, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be well versed with the provider relations.
• Must reside in the state of Florida.

• Provider Data Management
• Claim and/or Customer Service Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional work experience.

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.