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About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming health care. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You Will Have

This highly visible position is responsible for negotiating provider contracts by developing provider relationships and negotiating renewals and new contracts with providers. This position coordinates work with provider contract administration, contracts and compliance, credentialing, provider finance and other departments or divisions of Blue Cross. It is critical for this role drive results for the Provider Partner team through closing of contracts and sharing the voice of the provider internally.

Your Responsibilities:

• Negotiates provider contracts with some involvement or peers or management as needed.
• Manages the provider relationship, including the strategic direction of the provider and changes in business needs.
• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of provider contract negotiation with some involvement of peers or management.
• Manages negotiations against established budget targets and contract negotiations in a timely fashion to meet corporate deadlines.
• Prepares management reports to summarize status, findings and solutions of contract negotiations.
• Investigates complex data in conjunction with network finance or other corporate analysts.
• Interprets contracting and financial data for providers.
• Extensive in-depth knowledge of complex payment methodologies, coding and reimbursement standards, contract language standards, contract compliance issues, claims processing operations, medical management practices, and quality standards and clinical initiatives that impact provider performance.
• Ensures that contracts and payment terms are negotiated in accordance with established contract administration policies and procedures, including regulatory requirements.
• Defines business problems and opportunities for providers and identify strategies and tactics to provide solutions as well as to maximize the value of the provider contract to Blue Cross.
• Works under general guidance, prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in Behavioral Health
• Displays strong ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills (internal/external).
• Ability to work across systems and functions to facilitate solutions and capabilities development.
• Demonstrated creativity in solution development with strong sense of urgency.
• Positive thinker/self starter.
• Skillful negotiator, ability to influence internal and external customers.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $77,200.00 - $102,300.00 - $127,400.00 Annual

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

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