MGR, Contracting - Health Plan Relations

AMSURG

9d • Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Contracting – Health Plan Relations is responsible for supporting AMSURG’s managed care contracting activities including payer negotiations and contract research.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision
• Excellent ability to manage to deadlines
• Ability to positively handle conflict
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office applications
• Position requires overnight travel up to 25% of the time
• 3 - 8 years relevant experience including managed care contracting, financial analysis, payment methodologies, contract language and negotiations
• Equivalent experience considered
• Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Support contract negotiations, contract research and on-going payer relationships.
• In collaboration with Directors and as directed by Vice President, Contracting, support relationships with AmSurg operations by executing on center-level contracting priorities
• Contract and onboard acquisitions, de novo centers and new provider affiliations with payers as directed.
• In collaboration with Directors, facilitate the monitoring of payer issues such as provider participation, contract loading and payment issues.
• Focus on client satisfaction through internal and external communication.
• Assist in the development of departmental goals and contracting plan, executing projects to achieve these goals, and working closely with others within the department to continuously monitor department performance.
• Prepare reports / presentations to present contract rates, payer mix, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency with financial reports and modeling.
• Preparing internal training or educational tools as they related to health plan contracting
• Comply with departmental standard operating procedures for contract negotiations, modeling and loading.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment where multiple and competing customer demands are likely.
• Provides input to the appropriate individuals to contribute to the development of corporate initiatives.
• Self-directed with a strong bias for action.
• Excellent customer relationship / management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or people management skills.
• Travel overnight and locally as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• AMSURG provides its employees with the benefits, recognition, training, and opportunities needed for professional growth.
• Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family.
• AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing.
• Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan.
• AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave.
• You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level