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Payer Contracting Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Intermountain Health

$59.50 - $91.84/hr

The Payer Contracting Manager is responsible for effective management of assigned payer contracts, including supporting contract negotiations and relationships. The leader manages all aspects of ...

Intermountain Health

$74K - $99K/yr

The Payer Contracting Manager, Transplant Program is responsible for the strategic management of payer and specialty network relationships that support Intermountain Health's transplant programs.

The Emily Program

VP of Payer Relations

Roseville, MN · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

Lead all aspects of payer contracting, including: * In-network agreements * Out-of-network strategies and single case agreements * Contract renewals, amendments, and dispute resolution. * Structure ...

Accanto Health

VP of Payer Relations

Roseville, MN · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

Lead all aspects of payer contracting, including: * In-network agreements * Out-of-network strategies and single case agreements * Contract renewals, amendments, and dispute resolution. * Structure ...

Aroris LLC

Account Services Associate

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

As the connective force between clients, negotiators, and payers, the Account Services Associate plays a critical role in turning complex payer contracting work into clear, coordinated action. This ...

Allina Health

Director Pharmacy

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

Collaborates with pharmacy operations, clinical institutes, medical staff, nursing, ambulatory operations, payer contracting, revenue cycle, medication access, and finance to improve patient access ...

Socket.dev

Senior Director Reimbursement

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$200 - $300/hr

Direct payer contracting strategy across commercial and government channels, including negotiation of rates, terms, and network participation. * Oversee enrollment and credentialing strategy to ...

Baxter

Senior Director Reimbursement

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

Payer Enrollment & Contracting Direct payer contracting strategy across commercial and government channels, including negotiation of rates, terms, and network participation. Oversee enrollment and ...

Winona Health

Director of Revenue Cycle

Winona, MN · On-site

$108K - $135K/hr

Leads the organization's payer contracting strategy in partnership with the CFO, including contract analysis, negotiation, implementation, monitoring, and optimization. The role evaluates ...

Winona Health

Director of Revenue Cycle

Winona, MN · On-site

$108K - $135K/yr

Leads the organization's payer contracting strategy in partnership with the CFO, including contract analysis, negotiation, implementation, monitoring, and optimization. The role evaluates ...

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What is a payer contracting?

A Payer Contracting job involves negotiating, structuring, and managing agreements between healthcare providers and insurance companies or other payers. Professionals in this role ensure that contracts align with regulatory requirements, reimbursement strategies, and organizational financial goals. They analyze payment terms, manage relationships with payers, and work to secure favorable terms for healthcare organizations. Effective payer contracting helps ensure providers receive appropriate reimbursement for services while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in payer contracting?

Professionals in Payer Contracting are responsible for negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts between healthcare providers and insurance payers. They review reimbursement rates, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and monitor contract performance to ensure favorable terms are met. Collaboration is common with finance, legal, and clinical teams to align contract terms with organizational goals. By carefully analyzing data and payer trends, they help maximize revenue and maintain strong payer relationships, making the role both challenging and impactful.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in payer contracting, and why are they important?

To excel in Payer Contracting, strong analytical skills, knowledge of healthcare reimbursement models, and experience with contract negotiations are essential, often supported by a background in healthcare administration or business. Familiarity with contract management software, payer portals, and healthcare regulatory guidelines like Medicare and Medicaid is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities help professionals build effective relationships and navigate complex agreements. These competencies are crucial for securing favorable contract terms, ensuring compliance, and driving financial success for healthcare organizations.

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Payer Contracting Manager

Intermountain Health

On-site, Remote

$59.50 - $91.84/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Intermountain Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 843 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

345th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description:
The Payer Contracting Manager is responsible for effective management of assigned payer contracts, including supporting contract negotiations and relationships. The leader manages all aspects of assigned payer contracts, including contract management, relationship management, dispute resolution, rate negotiation, and internal coordination.
This position can be performed remotely with business travel as-needed. Intermountain Health maintains employment registration in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Candidates in other locations may be considered. Currently, we are not hiring remote workers in the following states: CA, CT, HI, IL, MA, MN, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WA. Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings.
Essential Functions
  • Manages all aspects of assigned payer relationships, including supporting contract language negotiation and management, rate and methodology research and negotiation, dispute resolution, and relationship management.
  • Maintains ongoing expertise of all assigned contracts, including contract/amendment language and structure, rates, methodologies, and contracted providers/facilities.
  • Ensures all contract language, documentation, negotiation, payment rate, payment methodology, contract storage, and escalated contract issues follow Payer Contracting standard practices.
  • Represents Payer Contracting and Intermountain Health in key relationships, including leading Joint Operating Committees.
  • Establishes and maintains effective long-term relationships with highly aligned payers.
  • Coordinates with Finance and Revenue Cycle leadership for the implementation of risk-based contracting, and proactive care, strategies and initiatives.
  • Coordinates with Legal and Compliance to ensure contract accuracy, regulatory compliance, and language consistency.
  • Provides leadership and mentorship to Payer Contracting Managers.

Skills
  • Contracting Strategies
  • Healthcare Contracts
  • Negotiations
  • Payer Contracting
  • Proactive Care
  • Risk-based Contracting
  • Relationship Management
  • Managed Care
  • Legal Practices
  • Leadership

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience leading and supporting complex negotiations.
  • Experience in a professional role that requiring effective verbal and written communication to present advanced topics in a clear, concise, polished, and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize extensive amounts of data into clear and concise summaries without sacrificing material details.
  • Experience leading teams, including cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring teams and caregivers.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven experience in payer contracting, including full-cycle negotiation and contract redlining.

Additional Information
  • This is an exempt, full-time position. Pay offers are determined by prior years of relevant experience within the established pay range.
  • In addition to the annual salary, to show our commitment to you and assist with your transition,, we may offer a sign-on and relocation bonus when applicable. With this position, you are eligible to participate in the Annual Pay for Performance (AP4P) Plan. This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P award opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Board-approved goals.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to travel on a frequent basis to negotiate contracts with payers.
  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
  • Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
  • May be expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:
Key Bank Tower
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$59.50 - $91.84
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
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