Director, Payment Innovation

Centene CorporationClayton, MO
$148,000 - $274,200Remote

About The Position

Centene is transforming the health of its communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, this role offers competitive benefits and a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. The purpose of this position is to lead and support the design, development, and execution of value-based purchasing (VBP) and payment innovation programs across Centene. This role will directly support the achievement of goals and metrics related to payment innovation. The role involves developing value-based purchasing model technical design and annual model updates, supporting the creation of new ideas and products to meet emerging customer needs, and developing value-based purchasing performance management and tracking processes/tools. It also includes leading the creation, development, and adoption of value proposition content and collaterals with stakeholder support, and leading and supporting value-based purchasing training and coaching across Centene, including Markets and Product organizations. The role is responsible for understanding state requirements/needs to support request for proposal (RFP) and re-procurement responses (Medicaid) and for business ownership of tools and technology that support value-based purchasing programs/models, providing technical support and direction to IT & Analytics teams.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in Health Care Administration, Policy, Provider Engagement or other related field required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Policy, Provider Engagement or other related field required or equivalent work experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's of Business Administration (MBA), Master's of Health Administration (MHA) or other advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the design, development and execution of value-based purchasing (VBP) & payment innovation programs across Centene.
  • Develop value-based purchasing model technical design & annual model updates.
  • Support creation of new ideas and products to meet emerging customer needs.
  • Develop value-based purchasing performance management and tracking processes/tools.
  • Lead creation, development and adoption of value proposition content & collaterals with support from stakeholders.
  • Lead and support value-based purchasing training & coaching across Centene including Markets and Product organizations.
  • Responsible for understanding state requirements/needs to support request for proposal (RFP) and re-procurement responses (Medicaid).
  • Responsible for business ownership for tools & technology that support value-based purchasing programs/models.
  • Provide technical support and direction to IT & Analytics teams.

Benefits

  • competitive pay
  • health insurance
  • 401K
  • stock purchase plans
  • tuition reimbursement
  • paid time off plus holidays
  • a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
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