at Sedgwick in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
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Provider Network Negotiation Specialist
PRIMARY PURPOSE : To negotiate letters of agreement with out of network providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Negotiates fee-for-service ancillary services with out of network providers.
+ Locates out of network providers and secure staffing when no in-network provider is available.
+ Assist contract managers by sending leads for future contracting.
+ Maintaining and monitoring the use of out of network providers.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSBILITIES
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Supports the organization’s quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School
Experience
One to two years negotiations experience in a healthcare setting or provider services experience.
Skills & Knowledge
+ Excellent negotiation skills
+ Excellent oral and written communication
+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Ability to work in a team environment
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)
