Field Managed Care Specialist

Additional Location(s):US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

Engages insurers, including HMO and IPA (collectively "payers") plans in accordance with a regional target list. Engagement includes supporting credentialing activities, in-person contact, building advocacy for network participation, and contracting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work with commercial field team to manage and prioritize payer target list based on (1) revenue growth opportunities, (2) volume and/or revenue loss mitigation, and (3) revenue liquidation.
• Work with commercial contracting team to assess contracting opportunities through a comprehensive review process including agreement language reviews, rate reviews, and operational/workflow capabilities.
• Work with local representatives to identify network inadequacies and/or deficiencies as necessary to develop and coordinate physician, hospital, and clinic advocacy.
• Work with and present to local[1] payer representatives to establish network agreements under all plan types within a payer umbrella as identified on target lists.
• Work with Regional[2] VP(s) and Associate Director of HEMA for the Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) to (1) establish and/or revise local strategic and tactical planning as necessary to meet revenue and liquidation goals and (2) present to regional payer representatives to establish network agreements under all plan types within a payer umbrella as identified on target lists.
• Work with Associate Director of HEMA for the IDTF on coverage[3] enhancements and opportunities as necessary to ensure payer policy and rates support revenue growth initiatives and goals.
• Work with the commercial contracting administrative team to initiate and complete contract execution processes as defined in operating SOPs.
• Work with the local and regional commercial field staff to educate and implement contract performance standards as necessary to achieve revenue pull through. This includes (when permitted by agreement) marketing services to new potential targeted physicians within the payer's network.
• Work with the commercial and technical teams to support revenue cycle processing and/or liquidation challenges when necessary to ensure both BSCI/CDx and payer performance under the contractual terms. This may also include supporting routine audits and/or compliance reviews.
• Work with practice administration and staff to resolve reimbursement challenges, including but not limited to service justification programs, joint payer interactions, appeals, business model selections and more.
• Announce executed payer contracts to territory and/or region along with payer policy, clinical coverage, and any operational requirements for CDx or the practices (primarily authorization issues).

Required qualifications:

• Medical sales, claims, and billing experience
• Proficient in CPT and ICD-10 coding, medical terminology and clinical policy interpretation
• Knowledge of HIPAA and other critical governmental regulations under HMO and IPA models
• Strong knowledge and experience with contracting, billing and claim management processes including pre-certs and authorizations in a mature managed care market under HMO, IPA and capitation plans
• Solid understanding of the healthcare industry and reimbursement process
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office
• Strong written/oral and in-person presentation communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and attention to detail is mandatory
• Dedicated team player who is flexible and adaptable to change with unquestionable integrity

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility venue-based reimbursement operations

Requisition ID:599513

Minimum Salary: $122100

Maximum Salary: $232000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

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