Director-Network Contract Management

Independent Health; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Health in Williamsville near Buffalo is seeking a Director of Network Contract Management to lead negotiation, reimbursement development and analytics for facility providers. You will manage staff and align contracts with organizational goals, reporting to the CFO or designee.

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence in Williamsville. The position requires a strong healthcare contracts background, strategic thinking, and proven leadership, with a focus on reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred; additional years will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of network contract or practice management administrative experience.
• 4+ years of management experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry pertaining to facilities, physicians and ancillary providers.
• Proficient in analytical tools including Excel; knowledge of SAS, SQL Developer, and Python preferred.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiation and reimbursement development for facility providers.
• Coordinate cross-functional contracting strategy with CFO and executive team.
• Manage and train staff on reimbursement methodologies, analytics, and contracting.
• Identify reimbursement trends and align with strategic objectives and provider programs.
• Oversee rate amendments, addendums and contract implementations for providers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SAS

SQL Developer

Python

Job description

FIND YOUR FUTUREWe're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration.OverviewThe Director-Network Contract Management will work with the Chief Financial Officer, or their designee, to coordinate the overall contracting strategy on a cross functional basis including but not limited to Health Care Services, Finance, System Configuration, Product Development and Network Contract Management. The Director will manage and lead negotiation, reimbursement development, analytics, contracting and operational aspects of all facility health care provider contracts. They will also be responsible for leading staff in the development and risk assessment of reimbursement methodologies to ensure that reimbursement is aligned with the strategic and operating objectives of the organization. The Director-Network Contract Management will manage contracting issues for all facility provider contracts. This will include but is not limited to all contracts, rate amendments and addendums. They will collaborate with other leaders in the organization to ensure that all facility rate agreements are accurately and efficiently implemented. The Director-Network Contract Management shall be responsible for managing all operational and relationship issues with all hospitals, free standing ambulatory surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities and other ancillary providers as appropriate and will manage and train staff as it relates to reimbursement, analytics, contractual, operational and relationship issues with these same provider types.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.Eight (8) years of network contract or practice management administrative experience required.Four (4) years of management experience required.Knowledge of the healthcare industry as it pertains to facilities, physician and ancillary providers.Ability to think strategically to align provider contractual agreements and relationships with the goals and objectives of senior leadership. This will include but is not limited to reimbursement, medical resource management, network development and product development.Knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, contractual agreements and operational issues and the ability to work with and develop staff in these key core process areas.Proficient in the use of analytical tools including Excel (required), and programming application languages including but not limited to SAS, SQL Developer, and Python (preferred).Strong facilitation, team leadership and management skills.Ability to access and deliver timely, accurate and relevant data and information.Excellent communication skills. Ability to concisely and logically present complex issues verbally and in writing, to interact effectively at all levels, and to listen carefully.Effectively handle diverse assignments under shifting priorities and tight timeframes.Comprehensive understanding of internal and external environmental influences.Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.Essential AccountabilitiesWork to develop strategic compensation and contracting strategy with facility providers. This will include but is not limited to consultation with Population Health and Care Management, Finance, System Configuration, Product Development and Network Contract Management.Serve as a lead contract negotiator, with direction from the Chief Financial Officer, or their designee.Provide contract management for all facility provider contracts. Responsible for the research and development of reimbursement methodologies for all facility providers.Manage contracting issues for all providers. This will include but is not limited to all contracts, rate amendments and addendums. Manage all reimbursement, analytical, operational and relationship issues with all facility providers.Identify emerging trends in reimbursement by government (e.g. CMS and NYSDOH) and private payers. Identify requirements applicable to Independent Health lines of business and emerging opportunities for better alignment of public/private programs.Manage and lead the integration of new and existing reimbursement methods within existing system configurations, fee schedules, claims processing attributes, provider contracts and in accordance with Independent Health strategic objectives.Make recommendations and present results to assist in the decision-making process of the Chief Financial Officer or their designee and the rest of the Executive Team as necessary.Manage network reimbursement, analytical, operational and contracting staff to support the negotiation and or renegotiation of hospital, free standing ambulatory surgery center, skilled nursing facilities, and other applicable ancillary provider agreements.This is a hybrid position with onsite attendance required at our Williamsville location.Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this positionCompensation Range: $150,000 - $190,000 annuallyCompensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click here for additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information.Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub.