Director of Payor Relations & Analytics

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics at St. Tammany Health System leads the hospital’s managed care strategy, blending contract negotiation, financial analytics, and cross-functional leadership to optimize reimbursement and payer relationships.

This senior role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least five years in managed care contracting, with preference for MBA/MHA. It emphasizes strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Public Health.
• Minimum 5 years of managed care contracting and reimbursement experience.
• Experience in data analytics and financial modeling.
• MBA or MHA or similar degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead payer contracting strategy and negotiation to maximize value.
• Oversee analytics to optimize reimbursement and financial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align contracts with organizational goals.

Skills

Contracting experience

Financial analytics

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related fields

MBA or MHA preferred

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Summary of the Job :

The Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics is a leader responsible for shaping and executing the hospital’s managed care strategy. This role blends contract negotiation, financial analytics, and cross-functional leadership to optimize reimbursement, strengthen payer relationships, and align contracts with organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Finance or Accounting
  • Economics
  • Public Health

• Required, minimum 5 years :

  • Managed care contracting and reimbursement experience
  • Healthcare finance and/or revenue cycle operations experience
  • Data analytics and financial modeling

• Preferred:

  • Master of Business Administration or Master of Health Administration or like degree

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching

Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.