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We are hiring for a Managed Care Contracting Associate for our Lafayette, LA Home Office!

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve, it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

The Managed Care Contracting Associate works in conjunction with the Manager of Contracting and Director of Contracting in the initiation, negotiation, and execution of agreements with LHC Group partners, including MCOs, ACOs, ASOs, other appropriate parties. The Contracting Associate position requires an understanding of healthcare reimbursement, payor contracting, and how organization capabilities interrelate across the function or segment as well as how to manifest those capabilities into payor agreements.

Responsibilities forCandidates

• Responsible for contract review and execution for assigned payors,
• Works in conjunction with Managed Care Payor Contracts Manager to negotiate contract terms, payment structures, and reimbursement rates with payers
• Assists with analyzing financial impact of contracts and terms
• Maintains contracts and documentation within a tracking system
• Supports the team and the internal customers/stakeholders with communicating contracting timelines and expectations
• Works closely with other team members in Managed Care to ensure optimal processes across the department

Qualifications forCandidates

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree required

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years provider/payer contracting experience
• Working knowledge of ACO/Risk Contracting and Value based contracting preferred

Skill Requirements

• Highly Organized
• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Foundation of Negotiating skills
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Proven contract preparation skills
• Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance reimbursement

Problem Solving/Thinking Skills

• Organization and prioritizing skills
• Ability to utilize good judgement when making decisions based on urgency, fact, guidelines, goals and regulations
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently
• Strong communication skills – including both written and verbal etiquette
• Extremely detail-oriented and efficient
• Ability to work on repetitive tasks as well as miscellaneous projects with minimal direction
• Ability to be agile and change focus quickly
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

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