Overview
Manager of Contracting & Credentialing Jobs in Amherst – Massachusetts – USA at University of Massachusetts
Position: Â Manager of Contracting & Insurance Credentialing
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Under general direction of the Financial Manager of University Health Services responsible for contracts, fiscal management, operations and policies. Maintains a positive relationship with contracted services and other agencies.
Essential Functions
* Administers UHS contracting by negotiating, developing and overseeing medical, business, affiliation, and service contracts as directed, including College internships and other student related affiliations.
* Completes as necessary procurement and or sole source documentation for services contracts.
* Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure the effective performance on contract scope of services.
* Collaborates with UHS purchasing, accounts payable, UMASS Amherst procurement and other departments on contracts.
* Collaborates with other health professionals and works effectively with
interdisciplinary
teams on contract terms and agreements within Health Services.
* Understands and adheres to appropriate ethical standards of professional and academic conduct.
* Develops effective working relationships and maintains liaisons with University and external agencies related to planning and contracting UHS services.
* Maintains liaison with academic departments and faculty, as directed, to promote
collaborative
research and service expansion.
* Interviews, hires, supervises and disciplines part-time student personnel; performs annual reviews of vendors.
* Responsible for the development and management of contract service budgets. Works collaboratively with Associate Directors of the UHS and other UHS managers regarding contract service needs and respective budgets.
* Develops, implements and manages the health services billing process for contractual agreements.
* Manages the preparation of activity reports, vendor service performance and analyzes data to make recommendations concerning procedures and program activities.
* Coordinates, monitors and reports on
quality assurance
activities for contracted services.
* Supports and implements Affirmative Action and non-discrimination policies and procedures and contributes to related department goals.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills, Abilities,
Education
, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, public administration or related field and three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time relevant experience in office or business management OR Associate’s degree in business administration, business management public administration or related field with five (5) years …
Title: Manager of Contracting & Credentialing
Company: University of Massachusetts
Location: Amherst – Massachusetts – USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical
