Director - Managed Care

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri seeks a professional to oversee value-based contracting activities with hospitals and facilities. You will negotiate and operationalize risk-sharing, gainshare, and pay-for-performance arrangements while ensuring clear communications with internal teams and external partners.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and interpersonal skills to collaborate with physicians, administration, and health care professionals in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health care or business administration.
• Minimum of five years of experience in managed care contracting.
• Value-based contracting experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in Business or Health Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate value-based contracting activities for Mercy and its facilities.
• Negotiate and operationalize value-based arrangements including risk and performance incentives.
• Ensure accurate and timely communications with Mercy stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care or business administration

Master's degree in Business or Health Administration

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Coordinates and oversees value-based contracting activities for the Ministry. Responsible for negotiating and operationalizing value-based arrangements to include risk, gainshare, pay for performance, etc., for the Clinic and Facilities. Will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely communications take place with all stakeholders both within Mercy and as well as external to Mercy, as appropriate. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in health care or business administration, Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in managed care contracting, with emphasis on value based contracting experience. Must demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills involving physicians, administration, and other health care professionals as required.
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Business or Health Administration

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.