Payer Contracting Associate in Illinois

The Payer Contracting Associate partners with the Manager of Contracting and Payor Relations on the implementation of payor strategy, focusing on payor operations, client services, and process improvement. The focus of this role is network development/contracting. In addition, this role ensures resolution of payor issues received from the field, leadership, or other internal departments, tracking of opportunities, and continual documentation and improvement of processes. This is an entry-level position. Training is available for this role.

This position works onsite in our Northbrook, Illinois corporate office. Remote work is not an option. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with negotiation of managed care agreements with payors, health systems,  IPA’s and other entities Including language and rate negotiation.
• Gain working knowledge of various reimbursement...