The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting 15,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 46 states in three distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care, and medical aesthetics. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of four consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools, and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale. As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth, we are very pleased to offer an opportunity to join our accounting team as Contract Specialist. The Contract Specialist plays a vital role within our Payor Strategy Team. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager of Payor Strategy. The Contract Specialist Team oversees all operational aspects of our insurance contract portfolio. Essential Functions - Develops and maintains effective working relationships with insurance company contacts. - Act as primary point of contact for assigned region/plan(s) on issues related to the insurance participation or concerns. This role is responsible for effectively triaging and resolving operational issues for both our internal clients as well as our insurance plan partners. - Manage the implementation and communication of contracts in assigned markets. - Triage issues between insurance plan and Aspen offices to ensure validity and work with all parties until fully resolved. - Work with Senior Manager/Leadership to identify opportunities for enterprise-wide field education + assist in creation of educational resources. - Monitor contract performance and other provisions to assure compliance, identify problem areas, and resolve disputes. - Resolve escalated contract issues generated by operational department heads. - Other duties as assigned. Experience - Bachelor's degree - 2-4 years of relevant experience with exposure to operational side of insurance (dental or medical) - Broad knowledge of healthcare insurance, physician billing and reimbursement, administration, systems, practices and principles, (i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial.) - Excellent verbal & written communications - Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills a must. - Detail oriented with a strong level of analytical, and problem-solving skills - Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. If you are an applicant residing in California, please view our privacy policy here: https://careers.aspendental.com/us/en/tag-privacy-policy-for-california-employees Salary: $73-82k, with a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match View CA Privacy Policy

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting 15,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 46 states in three distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care, and medical aesthetics. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of four consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools, and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale. As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth, we are very pleased to offer an opportunity to join our accounting team as Contract Specialist. The Contract Specialist plays a vital role within our Payor Strategy Team. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager of Payor Strategy. The Contract Specialist Team oversees all operational aspects of our insurance contract portfolio. Essential Functions - Develops and maintains effective working relationships with insurance company contacts. - Act as primary point of contact for assigned region/plan(s) on issues related to the insurance participation or concerns. This role is responsible for effectively triaging and resolving operational issues for both our internal clients as well as our insurance plan partners. - Manage the implementation and communication of contracts in assigned markets. - Triage issues between insurance plan and Aspen offices to ensure validity and work with all parties until fully resolved. - Work with Senior Manager/Leadership to identify opportunities for enterprise-wide field education + assist in creation of educational resources. - Monitor contract performance and other provisions to assure compliance, identify problem areas, and resolve disputes. - Resolve escalated contract issues generated by operational department heads. - Other duties as assigned. Experience - Bachelor's degree - 2-4 years of relevant experience with exposure to operational side of insurance (dental or medical) - Broad knowledge of healthcare insurance, physician billing and reimbursement, administration, systems, practices and principles, (i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial.) - Excellent verbal & written communications - Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills a must. - Detail oriented with a strong level of analytical, and problem-solving skills - Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. If you are an applicant residing in California, please view our privacy policy here: https://careers.aspendental.com/us/en/tag-privacy-policy-for-california-employees Salary: $73-82k, with a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match View CA Privacy Policy

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Heggerty is seeking experienced facilitators to deliver high-quality professional development to teachers and school leaders. In this contract role, consultants will facilitate engaging virtual and in-person training sessions, equipping educators with the knowledge and confidence to implement Heggerty’s evidence-based literacy practices. - Deliver engaging, research-based training sessions on the Heggerty curriculum, both virtually and in-person. - Tailor training approaches to meet the unique contexts of schools and districts. - Coordinate professional development sessions, including scheduling, sharing materials, and ensuring a seamless learning experience. - Participate in onboarding, routine training, and internal meetings to stay informed on product updates and instructional best practices. - Serve as a knowledgeable resource for participants, answering questions and providing guidance during sessions. - Independently manage travel and scheduling commitments during peak training seasons. - Act as a liaison between Heggerty and partners, ensuring effective communication of issues and needs. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in education, literacy, or a related field (advanced degree in literacy, reading science, or a related field strongly preferred). - Relevant certifications in literacy instruction, structured literacy, or dyslexia intervention (e.g., LETRS, Orton-Gillingham, or similar) are a plus. - Experience delivering professional development to educators in various learning formats (webinar, in-person, asynchronous). - Prior classroom teaching experience, with a strong foundation in evidence-based literacy practices. - Familiarity with Heggerty curricula and relevant instructional approaches aligned with the Science of Reading. - Expertise in using educational technologies to support student and teacher learning. - Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage adult learners. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to manage logistics for training sessions. - Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, etc.) and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom). - Contractors must provide their own equipment, including a computer, microphone, and webcam. - Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet, professional workspace for delivering virtual training. Requirements - Ability to travel as needed, particularly during peak seasons (July–October). - Ideal candidates are preferably located near a major airport for ease of travel. Benefits - Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. - Encouragement for individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. - Identify, negotiate and manage high performing provider and vendor partnerships. - Negotiate vendor or provider contracts and manage implementations and ongoing relationships. - Perform market research and analysis as directed. - Define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for the assigned vendor and provider agreements. - Lead, manage, and track ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnership. - Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications where necessary, coordinating with local health plans and other applicable internal teams. - Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review vendor and provider agreement performance data and scorecards, and partnership strategy. - Assists in coordinating the daily operations and activities of the team (Coordinated Care - WA Only). - Manages the single case agreement requests and assignments. - Ensures projects are aligned with business objectives and completed on time. - Provides broader guidance on contract negotiations and contract creation to the team. - Fosters a collaborative and innovative team environment. - Provides support and mentorship to negotiation team and provides assistance to internal and external stakeholders on complex issues. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance or related field or equivalent experience. - 8+ years of vendor and/or provider contract negotiations, contract analysis and/or modeling experience in health care or similar industry. - Experience negotiating contracts with successful outcomes and measurable financial results. - Experience with presenting and communicating negotiation strategies and results at senior levels. - Experience with health care provider negotiations for pharmacy benefit management or managed care preferred. Requirements - Support health plan telehealth and rural contracting and network development strategies, and work collaboratively with telehealth and rural health plan business owners and ensure regulatory requirements are met (DE Only). - Responsible for leading the Contract Negotiation team, helping oversee daily negotiation operations, managing the single case agreement assignments, and ensuring project alignment with business goals (Coordinated Care - WA Only). - Identify, negotiate and manage high performing provider and vendor partnerships. Benefits - Competitive pay - Health insurance - 401K and stock purchase plans - Tuition reimbursement - Paid time off plus holidays - Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Company Description Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.