Provider Contract Administrator

<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm’s business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We’re <strong>proud</strong> to be recognized—again!  For the fourth year in a row, we’ve <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7014463" target="_blank" title="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7014463">been certified</a> by <strong>Great Place to Work<em>®,</em></strong> and for the third consecutive year, we’ve earned a spot on <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.paradigmcorp.com/insights/building-a-positive-work-experience-paradigm-once-again-recognized-as-a-fortune-best-workplace-in-health-care/" target="_blank" title="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/health-care/2024">Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list</a>. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Watch this <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Edeg1yBdk&t=17s" target="_blank">short video</a> for a brief introduction to Paradigm.</span></p><div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>JOB TITLE</strong> Provider Contract Administrator<br></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="white-space: normal;"><strong>SUMMARY:</strong> </span><span style="white-space: normal;">To establish relationships with providers to secure single-case agreements and permanent contracts at company approved jurisdictional margins. This may include delivering care coordination services on behalf of Paradigm’s clients. </span></span> <div><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><br>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Responsible for complying with Paradigm IT security requirement and policies.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Responsible for safeguarding Paradigm or Paradigm related IT passwords.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Responsible for notifying Paradigm of any IT security incidents per Policy No. 16.0 Information Security Incident Management. </span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Utilize proprietary company information/programs as well as non-company systems/programs to identify physician prospects.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Gather and submit provider/physician demographics/web address and submit for entry into company programs.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Utilize proprietary company programs/tools to identify optimal reimbursement range.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Calls physician and post-acute care provider prospects to explain company services and solicit/negotiate with them to accept referral via single case agreements with option for further referrals – deploying tactful negotiation skills. This may include coordinating specifics types of post-acute care services with support from a post-acute care subject matter expert to ensure appropriate provider placement based upon the patient/injured worker’s health status.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare single patient contract and submit to physician/provider.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Schedule initial appointment for most referrals.  For post-acute care referrals ensuring the client’s case management points of contact are engaged with the provider and (where appropriate) ensuring a Paradigm Care Coordination team member is utilized to facilitate the flow of clinical information while the injured worker being treated. </span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Follow up with provider to ensure single case agreement has been signed and returned.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Follow up with provider regarding full participation.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare, submit, negotiate and secure participation agreement as applicable.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Update proprietary programs daily- documenting efforts.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Act as a resource to answer any general provider contracting questions.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform data-analysis as requested by management. </span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist management in training new associates.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform additional duties as identified and directed by management.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">College degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent acceptable with commensurate experience.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exceptional communication and telephone skills required, as well as a great deal of patience, understanding and tact.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Possess a high level of self-confidence and persistence; maintain an assertive approach in dealing with providers.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrate the ability to prioritize heavy workload independently with minimal supervision.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficient computer and internet skills; familiarity with Microsoft applications required.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Will develop in-depth knowledge of department and company internal workflows, including but not limited to individual jurisdictional statutes, procedures and negotiating protocols.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Call center experience a plus.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.</span></li> <li><span style="white-space: normal; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Workers compensation knowledge a plus. </span></li> </ul> </div> </div><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Paradigm Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Health and wellness</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">– We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Financial incentives </span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">– Paradigm’s financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending and commuter accounts, and employer-matched HSA contributions.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Vacation - </span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">We believe strongly that work-life balance is good for you and for our company. Our paid time off and personal holiday programs give you the flexibility you need to live your life to the fullest.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Volunteer time</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">– We want our employees to engage with and give back to their communities in meaningful ways.  Full and part-time employees receive one paid day per calendar year.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Learning and development: </span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">One of Paradigm’s core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow. We support this in a variety of ways, including our new Learning Excellence at Paradigm (LEAP) program.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paradigm believes that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is central to our mission of helping more people and transforming lives. We’re striving to build a culture that better reflects the society we live in and empowers our team to deliver the highest levels of compassion and care to those we serve. For us, achieving this goal requires a workforce that respectfully embraces differences and commits to positive change, creating an environment where everyone is able to bring their whole self to work.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paradigm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Leave Management at <a rel="noopener" href="mailto:leave.management@paradigmcorp.com" target="_blank">leave.management@paradigmcorp.com</a>.  </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As a contractor with the State of Wisconsin, Paradigm complies with Wisconsin Contract Compliance Law (§16.765). Poster link: <a rel="noopener" href="https://doa.wi.gov/Forms/Doa-3031PContractComplianceLawPoster.pdf" target="_blank" title="Contract Compliance Law Poster">Contract Compliance Law Poster</a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #292827; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 500; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #ffffff; float: none; display: inline;">#LI-Remote</span></p>

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