Contract Specialist (Hybrid)

Baltimore, MD

Job Description

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE: 
Supports Benefit Contract Management (BCM) by assisting or performing accountabilities/tasks that include but are not limited to: revising/updating contract forms and templates; reviewing contract forms, templates and related marketing materials; preparing electronic filings via SERFF; tracking status of filings; creating sample contracts; creating SBCs; organizing and circulating contract related documents; and contributing to BCM strategies and process improvements.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Reviews, clarifies and/or interprets customized/nonstandard benefit requests; provides information and decisions to operations, account implementation meetings, and other company initiative implementation meetings needed. Clarifies and ensures consistency of contract benefits with respective system benefit coders.  Revises/updates contract forms and templates as appropriate and assigned. Assist or performs electronic filings via SERFF.
  • Reviews requests (standard and nonstandard type) and interprets benefit issues; provides contract interpretation, information and language; raises complex issues to Senior Contract Specialist/supervision in Benefit Contract Management (BCM) for resolution.
  • Maintains and updates all department logs, contract and certificate forms; implements (places into production) newly approved contract forms.
  • Revises group account specific contracts and certificate language for risk and self-insured accounts using established models and templates when available. Maintains and uploads contracts upon audit completion into the file/library; other documents to ensure contract integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 3 years experience health insurance benefit/product knowledge and benefits delivery systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to organize and lead stakeholder meetings.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

    Salary Range: $53,208 - $105,677

    Salary Range Disclaimer

    The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

    Department

    Benefit Contract Management

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    Where To Apply

    Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

    Federal Disc/Physical Demand

    Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

    Sponsorship in US

    Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

    #LI-LJ1 

    PDN-a06a2c0b-86b7-4061-b15d-f2b5289c043a

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE: 
Supports Benefit Contract Management (BCM) by assisting or performing accountabilities/tasks that include but are not limited to: revising/updating contract forms and templates; reviewing contract forms, templates and related marketing materials; preparing electronic filings via SERFF; tracking status of filings; creating sample contracts; creating SBCs; organizing and circulating contract related documents; and contributing to BCM strategies and process improvements.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Reviews, clarifies and/or interprets customized/nonstandard benefit requests; provides information and decisions to operations, account implementation meetings, and other company initiative implementation meetings needed. Clarifies and ensures consistency of contract benefits with respective system benefit coders.  Revises/updates contract forms and templates as appropriate and assigned. Assist or performs electronic filings via SERFF.
  • Reviews requests (standard and nonstandard type) and interprets benefit issues; provides contract interpretation, information and language; raises complex issues to Senior Contract Specialist/supervision in Benefit Contract Management (BCM) for resolution.
  • Maintains and updates all department logs, contract and certificate forms; implements (places into production) newly approved contract forms.
  • Revises group account specific contracts and certificate language for risk and self-insured accounts using established models and templates when available. Maintains and uploads contracts upon audit completion into the file/library; other documents to ensure contract integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 3 years experience health insurance benefit/product knowledge and benefits delivery systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to organize and lead stakeholder meetings.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

    Salary Range: $53,208 - $105,677

    Salary Range Disclaimer

    The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

    Department

    Benefit Contract Management

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    Where To Apply

    Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

    Federal Disc/Physical Demand

    Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

    Sponsorship in US

    Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

    #LI-LJ1 

    PDN-a06a2c0b-86b7-4061-b15d-f2b5289c043a

About CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

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Every day, we make a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and work. We solve real problems for the people we serve with equal parts empathy and urgency—simplifying the complex, delivering tailored solutions and stepping forward with new ideas.

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