Configuration Analyst

Job Description

Your Role

The Pricing Analytics and Contract Configuration team is responsible for configuring systems to pay per negotiated provider contracts. The Configuration Analyst, Associate will report to the Pricing Analytics Contract Configuration Manager. In this role you will conduct build activity, run test claims to ensure future claims will be paying correctly based on the contractual terms. You will validate that the negotiated provider contracts were built correctly and according to the contract's specification. You will support process improvements by identifying possible gaps and addressing remediations.

Responsibilities

Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Analyze contract language to translate into specific pricing configuration with guidance
• Develop simple configuration approaches to support solution selection and develop documentation outlining the approach using appropriate documentation protocols
• Be accountable for the at least one contract type of configuration and testing of the assigned contracts
• Develop and execute claims tests to support the testing terms and services for in the negotiated contracts
• Work directly with Provider Contracting partners for clarifications when contract language may be unclear.
• Analyze the provider contracts to ensure accuracy in the way it was built
• Service (internal customers) with an oriented/philosophy and work in a diverse, demanding and evolving environment where strong analytical, problem-solving skills, time management and organizational skills are required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years of prior relevant experience
• Requires strong Claim's knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of FACETS, CLMS, MS Office Suite
• Previous auditing experience and claims processing experience in a health plan
• Service (internal customers) oriented/philosophy in a diverse, demanding and evolving environment with good analytical and problem-solving skills, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to act as a team player

About the Team

About Blue Shield of California

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.

At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us.

Our Values:

• Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
• Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
• Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.

Our Workplace Model:

At Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.

Two Ways of Working:

• Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions:

o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.

o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.

o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

• On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.