Updated: Apr 24, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Health Services Contracting

UC Title: MGD CARE SPEC 4

Position Number: 41084816

Reports to: Exec Director, Contracting

Working Title: Sr. Contracts Manager

Cost Center: Health Services Contracting (428514)

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 4/19/2024

Job Code: 005760

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for health services FFS and risk contracting for medical group contracts and facility contracts on behalf of UCI Health and our affiliates. The incumbent will establish, implement and maintain contract relationships with referral medical groups, referral hospitals, ancillary providers, health plans and other third-parties to enable patient referrals. In addition, incumbent is responsible for collaborating to execute the Contracting Department's goals and strategic plan.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Annual Rate Minimum $100,600.00 Midpoint $145,700.00 Maximum $190,800.00

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong financial, analytical and planning skills to effectively evaluate projects and new business opportunities

Excellent negotiation skills and proven ability to influence others internal and external to the organization

Strong commitment to the values of the organization: Academic Achievement, Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence

Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in contracting for a health plan, medical group or hospital, or an equivalent combination of work experience performing high level data analysis

Two or more years' experience in managed care contract negotiations within a hospital, medical group or health plan environment

Knowledge of California healthcare contracting and market

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to successfully represent UC Irvine Health to the external community

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in an academic medical setting

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [emailprotected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.