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Contract Negotiator III
Healthcare operations leader with 15+ years of experience in vendor management, provider partnerships, VBC, and process improvement.
United StatesContract Negotiator III at Carolina Complete Health, Inc.
Vendor ManagementHealthcare OperationsStrategic Relationship ManagementCross functional LeadershipContract NegotiationProject ManagementPerformance ManagementValue Based CareProvider ContractingNetwork Development
Handled 40+ high priority calls daily with discretion and professionalism, and created reusable client communication templates.
Communication SkillsConfidentialityClient RelationsTemplate Creation
Led and developed a team of five customer-facing professionals, redesigned the client onboarding program, and managed customer escalations to ensure successful client outcomes.
Team LeadershipCoachingPerformance ManagementMentorshipClient OnboardingCustomer Escalation ManagementProcess Improvement
Served as primary relationship manager for leased network vendor partnerships, managed vendor performance and contract compliance, and led resolution of escalated provider and member issues.
Vendor ManagementContract CompliancePerformance ManagementData AnalysisNegotiationStakeholder ManagementExecutive Reporting
Negotiated contract language and fee arrangements for 11 clients, launched the Alternate Level of Care program, and led development of HARP, FIDA, and Residential Redesign initiatives.
Contract NegotiationProgram DevelopmentUtilization ReportingProvider ContractingNetwork DevelopmentCompliance
Initiated, negotiated, and generated physician and multi-specialty contracts, and led provider education on coding best practices to enhance HEDIS scores.
Contract NegotiationProvider RelationsProvider EducationHEDISCompliance
Increased physician network by developing relationships with new providers, and conducted quarterly meetings with consultants and physicians to manage medical cost trends.
Network DevelopmentProvider RelationsData AnalysisCost Management
Performed network recruitment and developed contract arrangements, and managed a high volume of inquiries, claims appeals, and grievances.
Provider RelationsContract DevelopmentClaims ManagementGrievance Resolution
Provided project management, provider recruitment, data analysis, and administrative support, and audited provider database for accuracy.
Project ManagementData AnalysisProvider RecruitmentDatabase AuditingAdministrative Support
Certified Cybersecurity Awareness Professional (CCAP) obtained in September 2026.
Certified Cybersecurity Awareness Professional (CCAP) obtained in September 2026.
Certified HIPAA Privacy & Security Expert (CHPSE) obtained in August 2026.
Certified HIPAA Privacy & Security Expert (CHPSE) obtained in August 2026.
Bachelor's degree from Adelphi University from 1998 to 2002.
Bachelor's degree from Adelphi University from 1998 to 2002.