Associate, Network Contracting (Northeast Region)
Oscar Health
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate to join our Network Contracting & Services team.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role:
The Associate, Network Contracting & Services is responsible for managing contracts with key healthcare providers in Oscar's network (hospital/health systems and individual provider groups) to build and maintain a robust network in assigned market/region; while also ensuring access to quality care and optimizing costs by analyzing provider performance and negotiating reimbursement rates, often involving complex contract terms and compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Associate also supports network growth and recruiting efforts by engaging with prospective providers directly; assisting with resolution of provider issues; supporting cost- saving initiatives; executing the local network strategy; and ensuring providers across our service area have the information and support they need to provide best-in-class member care.
You will report into the Manager, Network Contracting.
Work Location: This is a remote position based in the field, open to candidates who reside in: New York. Your daily work will involve a blend of work from your home office and travel for client meetings. Occasional travel may be required for team meetings and company events. #LI-Remote
Travel up to 25%
Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $96,876 - $127,149 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- Implement contracting strategies under the direction of Network Director and/or Senior Manager and in partnership with Market Leaders that align with the company’s overall network adequacy, development and cost management objectives.
- Manage and negotiate contracts with assigned healthcare providers, focusing on favorable terms and compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Supports comprehensive reviews and analyses of assigned provider contracts, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
- Utilizes data and analytics of provider financial issues and competitor strategies to support informing negotiation and contracting decisions.
- Meet defined metrics and SLAs including but not limited to provider outreach and contract completion.
- Collaborate with the provider services team regarding the servicing, education and communication to our provider network.
- Monitor assigned networks to gauge compliance with standards, developing corrective action plans with network contracting and market leadership to remediate deficiencies.
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in healthcare client management, healthcare consulting, or provider healthcare contracting, healthcare operations, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience supporting provider network strategy development and negotiating provider contracts
- 1+ years experience running financial analyses on a markets or product lines, and working cross-functionally to support driving improvement opportunities
- 1+ years experience navigating and organizing large data sets such as claim files and provider rosters
Bonus points:
- Associate's degree or equivalent professional working experience
This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity.
At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.
Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- parental leave
- disability insurance
- sick leave
About this role
Oscar Health is looking for an Associate to build and maintain its provider network across the Northeast region, working remotely from New York. The role centers on contract management and negotiation with hospitals, health systems, and provider groups—balancing network adequacy, care quality, and cost optimization. You'll analyze provider performance and financial data to inform reimbursement discussions, manage compliance with regulatory requirements, and work cross-functionally with market leaders and provider services teams to execute local network strategy.
The position suits someone with at least three years in healthcare client management, contracting, or operations, plus demonstrated experience negotiating provider agreements and running financial analyses on market-level data. You should be comfortable organizing large datasets and working with complex contract terms. While based remotely in New York, expect to travel up to 25% for provider meetings and occasional company events. The base salary ranges from $96,876 to $127,149 annually, with performance bonuses, unlimited vacation, and standard health benefits included.
How this employer is doing
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