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Samaritan Health Services
Payer Contracting Director
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What they do
A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.
$75,166 / year median in Oregon
-7% projected decline
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.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.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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1- 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
- 33% of the time) Frequently (34
- 66% of the time) Continually (67
- 100% of the time)
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