Senior Director Payer Contracting and Relations

CentraCare Health • Saint Cloud, MN

70d • $106,179 - $159,258

About The Position

The Senior Director of Payer Contracting and Relations at CentraCare leads payer strategy development and execution. This role oversees payer agreements, including negotiation, renewal, compliance, and reimbursement optimization. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with a strong background in payer contracting and relationship management. Apply if you are passionate about driving financial and operational success while making a difference for our communities!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, healthcare management, finance, or related field required
• At least 10 years of experience in healthcare payer contracting and relations, with at least 5 years of leadership experience managing payer negotiations and strategic relationships
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare reimbursement models, including fee-for-service, shared risk, and value-based contracts
• Proven track record of successful contract negotiations, payer relationship management, and revenue enhancement through innovative contracting strategies
• Experience working with both commercial and government payers (Medicare, Medicaid), including regulatory compliance
• Experience working in a large health system, multi-site healthcare organization, or payer environment preferred

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Familiarity with payer-specific analytics tools, contract management systems, and healthcare compliance software preferred
• In-depth understanding of healthcare regulatory environments, including Medicare and Medicaid rules, value-based care contracts and initiatives, and compliance requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead payer strategy development and execution
• Oversee negotiation, renewal, compliance, and optimization of payer agreements
• Cultivate strong payer relationships and resolve issues
• Align contracting strategies with organizational goals

Benefits

• Starting pay $106,179.83 per year, exact wage determined by years of related experience
• Salary range: $106,179.83 - $159,258.80 per year
• Full-time benefit eligible
• Retirement with matching, up to 7.5%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree