What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract specialist position at SCG HEALTHCARE STAFFING?
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Accurately loads tests and maintains executed hospital contracts in the contract modeling system which subsequently flows into System financial adjustments netting accounts receivable at the time of billing.
- Performs prospective modeling of proposed contracts rate structure / value scenarios and other reimbursement changes to support payer negotiations in addition to daily operations.
- Analyze and determine the financial impact of government (federal and state) and commercial fee schedule / reimbursement changes to develop proposed adjustments (whatif scenarios) to support negotiations.
- Loads and maintains hospital contract reimbursement and terms in an internal database for applicable user and vendor accessibility.
- Generates standard and adhoc reporting allowing for critical decisionmaking specific to hospital reimbursement and associated impacts.
- Supports Managed Care Contract Administrators with identification of opportunities risks errors etc. in payer reimbursement proposals and counterproposals for comprehensive value review and accuracy.
- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in conjunction with the Managed Care Contract Administrator relevant to facility and / or professional contract reimbursement.
- Collaborates with the Revenue Cycle Finance Government Reporting and various other internal stakeholder departments to address contract variances and discrepancies and contributes as appropriate in other thirdparty payer contract reimbursementrelated projects.
- Works collaboratively with external System vendors regarding contract audit activities and various thirdparty payer reimbursementrelated matters.
- Identifies potential process improvement opportunities initiating projects to improve internal operations.
- Ensures safe care to patients staff and visitors; adheres to hospital policies procedures and standards within budgetary specifications including time management supply management productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;
supports departmentbased goals that contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann s service standards by providing safe caring personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : A bachelor s degree in business administration finance or accounting is preferred.
Licenses / Certifications : Required to complete training and become certified in the applicable EPIC applications within the first 90 days of employment including Resolute Hospital Billing Expected Reimbursement Contracts Administration.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills :
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze problemsolve and apply critical thinking in a fastpaced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the competency to work independently and as part of a team and prioritize responsibilities.
- Must possess proficient Excel skills (i.e. pivots vlookup functions).
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Last updated : 2024-11-16