Meets with organizational leadership and stakeholders to ascertain and develop strategic payer contracting goals.
Negotiates contracts ensuring financial and strategic goals are translated into contractual language accordingly.
Analyzes payer contract proposals in conjunction with the analytics team to ensure contracts meet financial goals.
Works closely with the legal team to review and edit contracts as appropriate.
Ensures internal stakeholders are aware of contract terms, reimbursement rates, and payer policies and that contract terms are appropriately communicated/translated into front and back-end processes.
Works closely with the revenue cycle teams to ensure contracts are loaded appropriately into billing and decision support systems.
Works closely with the contract operations team, UM/clinical denials team, and revenue cycle teams to identify trends and opportunities in outstanding accounts receivable.
Escalates issues as necessary to payer contacts for resolution. In conjunction with contract operations, recommends escalation through senior management as appropriate.
Identifies trends/patterned issues to aid in contract renegotiations.
Assesses contract administrative terms and advises leadership accordingly on measures of contract performance.
Maintains up to date knowledge on the healthcare market, specifically in regard to payer policies and reimbursement trends.
Possesses strong leadership skills and demonstrates capability to inspire staff to pursue excellence in goals and productivity; capable of coaching and improving staff in need of professional development. Places high priority on overall team performance.
Additional responsibilities as required to accomplish departmental goals.
EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Experience (7+ years) in payer or provider contracting and/or provider network oversight. Major teaching/surgical hospital experience or health plan experience is highly desirable.
Experience managing and leading a professional team.
Experience dealing with payers, patient financial services professionals, providers, and their billing staff.
Possesses key payer contacts and knowledge of payer contracting.
Is detail oriented.
Knowledge of the healthcare industry and payer reimbursement methodologies (both hospital and physician).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve complex problems.
The ability to influence and motivate others, as well as work collaboratively within a multi-stakeholder environment is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Is profess
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock options
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Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $112,000.00 - $170,875.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
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