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Rumcsi

Managed Care Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$170 - $180/hr

## Managed Care DirectorApplylocations: Richmond University Medical Center (Staten Island, NY)time ... administrative and technical contracting strategies through development, negotiation ...

Infojini Inc

Contracting Specialist

New York, NY

Direct Client Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): Administers the implementation and ... Facilitates contracting activities with Managed Care Finance, Legal, Medical Management, Data and ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director managed care contracting in the United States is $134,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Director Managed Care Contracting, you need expertise in healthcare finance, contract negotiation, and analytics, along with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management software, claims adjudication systems, and reimbursement modeling tools is often required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to build relationships across organizations are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies enable effective negotiation, organizational alignment, and the successful management of complex payer-provider agreements.

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One of the main challenges in this role is balancing the financial objectives of your organization with the requirements and demands of various payers, such as insurance companies and government programs. Navigating frequent regulatory changes, managing competitive reimbursement rates, and coordinating with multiple internal departments can add complexity to negotiations. Directors of Managed Care Contracting also need to track and analyze contract performance to ensure organizational profitability. This position often involves working in cross-functional teams and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills to address both expected and unexpected challenges.

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A Director of Managed Care Contracting is responsible for negotiating, managing, and optimizing contracts between healthcare providers and insurance companies or other payers. They analyze reimbursement structures, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop strategies to maximize financial performance. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills to secure favorable contract terms. Additionally, they collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contract terms with organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Director Managed Care Contracting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,799 per year, or $64.8 per hour.

Payer Contracting Director

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Samaritan Health Services rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

234th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

  • At Samaritan Health Services, we're looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Payer Contracting Director to lead payer contracting initiatives that directly support our mission of improving the health of our communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare contracting professional who enjoys negotiating complex agreements, analyzing financial performance, and collaborating across clinical and operational teams to develop innovative payment solutions.

  • In this highly visible role, you'll serve as a key liaison between Samaritan and health plans, helping to optimize contract performance while advancing value-based care strategies across our health system.

  • This position will require an onsite presence in Corvallis, OR for meetings when needed.

  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The Contract Management teams at Samaritan Health Services are committed to building relationships with payors as well as involved in contract review, negotiation and performance. The teams work closely with all departments within the Health System relative to contract compliance and managed care issues. We also work closely with the Quality, Population Health and Clinical teams exploring and negotiating new payment methodologies, and developing, implementing, and managing value based payment strategies. We also build and maintain the payor contracts in the computer system.
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  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a healthcare related field required. Master's degree preferred.
    • Four (4) years experience in a position of similar responsibility and complexity required.
    • Experience or training in managed care systems and contract terminology preferred.
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  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
    • Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
    • Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
    • Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
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  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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