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　　Senior Director, Payor Strategy & Contracting

　　Full-Time

　　Overview:

　　Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President, Payor Strategy and Contracting, the Senior Director Payor Strategy and Contracting will be primarily responsible for the negotiation, implementation and oversight of payor contracts and relationships. The Senior Director will work closely with the analytics team to model all contract proposals including fee-for-service and value-based arrangements (i.e., shared savings, bundles, etc.). They will work closely with the contract operations team to troubleshoot contract operational issues and assist where necessary to bring them to resolution using their understanding of the underlying contracts as well as by leveraging their payor relationships.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES :

　　Meets with senior leadership to ascertain and develop strategic payor contracting goals.

　　Negotiates contracts ensuring financial and strategic goals are translated into contractual language accordingly.

　　Analyzes payor 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 payor 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 payor 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 payor 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.

　　Qualifications

　　EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

　　Experience (10+ years) in payor or provider contracting, provider network oversight and/or revenue cycle management. Major teaching/surgical hospital experience or health plan experience is highly desirable.

　　Experience managing and leading a professional team.

　　Experience dealing with payors, patient financial services professionals, providers, and their billing staff.

　　Possesses key payor contacts and knowledge of payor contracting.

　　Is detail oriented.

　　Knowledge of the healthcare industry and payor 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 professional when dealing with stakeholders. Uses good judgement and takes a thoughtful approach to resolving and communicating issues.

　　EDUCATION:

　　Bachelor’s degree in health or business administration, economics or related subject is required. Master’s preferred.

　　Other Requirements

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　　Pay Range - Minimum

　　USD $200,000.00/Yr.

　　Pay Range - Maximum

　　USD $220,000.00/Yr.

　　Posted Date1 month ago(1/10/2024 8:06 PM)

　　Job ID2023-18477

　　LocationUS-NY-New York

　　CategoryFinance

　　Emp StatusRegular Full-Time

　　Hours per Week35

　　ShiftDays