Healthcare Liaison & Payer Relations Strategist

Pennant Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a marketing manager in Tucson, AZ to establish and maintain relationships with customers and referral sources, respond to requests, and negotiate service contracts with payers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in marketing or related field (Masters preferred), 3+ years in healthcare marketing management in hospice operations, and strong communication, negotiation and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field, Masters degree preferred.
• At least three years’ experience in health care marketing management preferably in hospice care operations.
• Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
• Knowledge of corporate business management.
• Demonstrates good communications skills, negotiation skills, and public relations skills.
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all laws, statutes and regulations regarding anti-kickback, lawful marketing activities (gifts and services), patient solicitation, and accurate marketing materials.
• Ensures maximum third-party reimbursement through effective negotiation of service contracts with managed care organizations, government agencies, and other payers.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referral and payer sources.
• Builds and monitors community, customer, payer and patient perceptions of Organization’s Name as a high-quality provider of services.
• Assist in strategic planning including identifying opportunities for additional or improved services to address customer needs.
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of the Agency markets including government agencies, major payer groups, key referral sources, and competitor’s market positioning.
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge in the field of marketing and shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assists customers in accessing community resources should services not be provided by the Agency.
• Monitors and reports cost effectiveness of marketing efforts.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Public relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in marketing or related field

Masters preferred

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a marketing manager in Tucson, AZ to establish and maintain relationships with customers and referral sources, respond to requests, and negotiate service contracts with payers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in marketing or related field (Masters preferred), 3+ years in healthcare marketing management in hospice operations, and strong communication, negotiation and strategic planning skills.