Contract Negotiator
A Contract Negotiator in the health care field is responsible for the recruitment of physician and hospital service providers to sign agreements which are in accordance with all corporate and state guidelines.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Negotiates and executes contracts from physicians, hospitals, or other providers in accordance with all company standards to maintain and enhance provider networks while meeting or exceeding quality and financial goals
- Oversees all aspects of hospital and physician contracting as well as network contracting as assigned
- Participates in the recruitment of physicians who satisfy specific goals and objectives
- Gains support for network contracting activities by partnering across the organization to ensure implementation is completed in a timely manner
- Establishes contracts with hospitals, practitioners, clinics, and other facilities to accept patients with an agreed service price
Education and Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field is preferred
- Previous experience in a hospital or health care field preferred
- Excellent negotiating skills are a must
- Ability to make decisions quickly
- Strong knowledge of the managed care industry and its practices