Network Management Consultant

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is a purpose-driven company that invests in the professional development of its employees. The Network Management Consultant role involves supporting the provider recruitment and contracting process, negotiating contracts, and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers in the assigned territory. Responsibilities Providing support to the provider recruitment and contracting process to ensure strategic coverage of providers for assigned territory Small to mid-size contract negotiations for small hospitals, physicians and physician groups Developing and maintaining relationships with providers Providing support for complex hospital and physician contracting activities Ability and willingness to travel within assigned territory, including overnight stays Skills Bachelor Degree and at least one year experience developing and negotiating provider contracts OR 5 years managed care operations experience handling independent work with at least one year experience developing and negotiating provider contracts Meet deadlines and work well under pressure Verbal and written communication skills, organizational and planning skills PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Analytical skills Ability and willingness to travel within assigned territory, including overnight stays Bachelor Degree in Business Contracting experience Working knowledge of reporting functions from Tableau or other business analytic systems External communication with members, clients, vendors, etc Company Overview Health Care Service Corporation is a customer-owned health insurance company. It was founded in 1936, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is