Contract and Account Manager Assistant at Correctional Health Partners

Correctional Health Partners (CHP) specializes in customized third-party administrative (TPA) services. We develop strong working relationships with hospitals and providers with a focus on trust compassion and integrity. Our teamwork-driven services ensure CHP serves the needs of each unique partnership while prioritizing healthcare best practices.We are looking for aCONTRACT AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTto assist in all aspects of the negotiation of complex provider contracts for all account managers and CHP clients. Manage a high volume of inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders prioritizing tasks and resolving issues in a timely manner to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.Responsibilities:Responsible for aiding and supporting in the coordination administration and performance of all aspects of account management and contract requirementsActs as support for CHP account managers who are leads for contracted client accounts. Assists with arranging internal meetings in advance of client meetings and setting agenda(s) for each. Assists in ensuring all CHP departments are notified of new business strategies and initiatives for the contracted client(s) and that the CHPs resources are utilized appropriately Participates in contracting providers either directly or indirectly working with account managers in outreach and all aspects of contracting with community and specialty providers for all clients. Serves as the primary credentialing specialist for all clients leading all credentialing processes Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Qualifications (Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities):Bachelors degree in business administration or healthcare-related field preferred but not required. Degree or Professional Development courses in health care management are preferred but not required.Minimum three to five years experience in the administration of government or health care contracting preferred. Knowledge of the principles and practices of health planning and management sufficient to manage direct and coordinate the operation of a major health care organization. Knowledge of the purposes organization and policies of the communitys health systems is sufficient to interact with other health care providers.Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.Must adhere to CHPs five core values:Integrity:To do the right thing even when nobody is watching.Teamwork:To collaborate and to support each other in achieving a common goal.Accountability:To take responsibility for our successes and failures and to hold ourselves and others to high standards.Patient-centered:To identify patient needs and provide optimal patient care.Compassion:To be empathetic toward the needs of our clients patients and coworkers.Correctional Health Partners offers a professional atmosphere competitive salaries and a full range of benefits. Benefits we provide include:401(k) plan.Medical dental and vision benefits.Flex spending medical and dependent care plans available.Paid time off up to 28 days per year based on tenure and position.Paid holidays: we recognize 11 holidays.Education tuition reimbursement.Health and Wellness programs.Pay Range $76000.00 to $86000.00 YearlyCorrectional Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin protected veteran status disability status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Time Management,accounts recievable/payable,Data Entry,Customer Service,Debits & Credits,Microsoft Outlook,QuickBooks,Accounting,Account Management,Microsoft Excel,Administrative Experience,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 76000 - 86000