Contracts Analyst (Healthcare)
Summary
Remote Contracts Analyst assisting US healthcare clients with payer contract setup, fee negotiations, renewals, and follow-up in medical billing and behavioral health. Works Manila night-shift hours aligned with New York time to manage contract pipelines and payer relations.
This is a remote position.
Job Highlights:
- Contract type: Independent Contractor
- Night Shift Schedule:Monday to Thursday - 8:45am to 5pm New York Time (8:45pm - 5am Manila Time)
- Friday - 8:45am to 3:45pm New York Time (8:45pm - 3:45am Manila Time)
Description:
The Contracting Assistant assists the Account Manager in basic payer payer contracting, negotiations, and contracting related inquiries. Together, they guide our clients through the payer contracting process by providing expertise in payer contract terms, fees, negotiations, and implementation to achieve the highest reimbursement fees possible. Just as important is the timely renewal of contracts if applicable, effective communication of contracting changes, staying on top of payer contracting trends, and achieving a high level of client satisfaction with contracting services. The person who serves in this role is organized, efficient, a good communicator, and meticulous with client follow-up.
Responsbilities
- Learn and incorporate in all work and communications the principles andrequirements of the company's Values, Uniques, Email Ettiquette, and other cultural standards designed to provide a friendly, productive work environment, and provide services to clients that are noticeably better than any other.
- Assist partner in setting up a process for payer contracts for each assigned client, including price negotiations, and ensuring the process is followed thoroughly and in a timely manner that results in speedy contract completion.
- Learn thoroughly about and develop professional, effective relationships with the payers with whom the client is contracting.
- Stay on top of all open contracts that are due for follow up.
- Stay on top of all completed contracts that require renewal or verification of payers current rates.
- Tackle any open contracts that are spinning and escalate if needed.
- Address initial negotiation requests for open contracts.
- Handle all payer relations for contracting matters
- Handle all internal contracting matters
Knowledge/skills/abilities:
Core Values:
Detail orientated with above-average organizational skills
Able to plan and prioritize to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication
Communicates clearly and effectively
Excellent reading comprehension
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word
Thorough understanding of navigating the internet
Core Values:
We hire/fire/promote based on these core values + job-specific performance.
1. Respectful of our unique cultural environment
2. Absolute confidentiality
3. Embracing teamwork
4. Loyal behavior and positive attitude
5. Accountability
6. Pro activeness
7. Thoroughness
8. Focused on results
9. Inspired to learn and grow constantly
10. Devoted to providing top-tier services to our clients through the company's "Unique Service Oriented Philosophies"
Requirements
- 2-year college degree
- Two years experience in US-based medical billing practice orTwo years experience in a medical practice dealing with billing including but not limited to, provider credentialing, authorizations, reimbursement, etc. preferably at least partially in Behavioral Health.
Benefits
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job
- Profit sharing incentive
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Annual Performance and Raise Evaluation
- Quarterly Perfect Attendance Incentive
- HMO
- BruntWork Loan Assistance
Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.