Provider Contracting Specialist, Consultant

Your Role The Provider Contracting team is responsible for contract negotiations, coordination, and ongoing support and interpretation of contracts for both internal and external partners. The Provider Contracting Specialist, Consultant will be responsible for negotiating provider agreements and accountable care collaboration agreements with medical groups/IPAs, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and drive strategic initiatives to support Blue Shield of California's objectives to achieve growth and maintain strong market position and positive reputation in the market. Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a bachelors degree in business, healthcare policy, public health or related field, or equivalent experience

Requires at least 7 years provider contracting/negotiation experience including experience managing complex negotiations

Broad heath care industry knowledge with substantial experience negotiating and managing complex, high-profile provider contracts

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Advanced knowledge and skills including technical or functional expertise, business acumen, financial analysis, risk management, delegation, critical thinking, and decision-making