Senior network engineer [h1.location_city]

CVS Health Contract Negotiator

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.

This position could be hybrid or work at home depending on where the candidate lives in FL.

Position Summary

Guides development of holistic solutions or strategic plans negotiates and executes contracts with the most complex, market / region / national, largest group / system or highest value / volume of spend providers with significant financial implications.

Manages contract performance and drives the development and implementation of value-based contract relationships in support of business strategies.

Recruit providers as needed to ensure attainment of network expansion and adequacy targets. Accountable for cost arrangements within defined groups. Collaborates cross-functionally to manage provider compensation and pricing development activities, submission of contractual information, and the review and analysis of reports as part of negotiation and reimbursement modeling activities.

Responsible for identifying and managing cost issues and collaborating cross functionally to execute significant cost saving initiatives. Represents company with high visibility constituents, including customers and community groups. Promotes collaboration with internal partners.

Evaluates, helps formulate, and implements the provider network strategic plans to achieve contracting targets and manage medical costs through effective provider contracting to meet state contract and product requirements.

Collaborates with internal partners to assess effectiveness of tactical plan in managing costs. May optimize interaction with assigned providers and internal business partners to facilitate 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.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years related experience and comprehensive level of negotiating with individual or complex provider systems or groups.

Experience contracting with hospital systems and / or large physician groups

Proven working knowledge of provider financial issues and competitor strategies, large / complex contracting options, financial / contracting arrangements, and regulatory requirements.

Strong communication, critical thinking, problem resolution and interpersonal skills

Must reside in the state of Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to forge meaningful, long-lasting relationships with providers

Working knowledge of Medicare programs and related subject matter

Residing in Florida

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is :

$67,900.00 - $165,954.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :

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.