Healthcare Partnerships & Payer Relations Liaison

Pennant Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Manager to build and maintain relationships with customers, referral sources, and payers, and to respond to requests and negotiate service contracts with managed care organizations and government agencies.

You will collaborate with leadership to drive strategies that improve service coverage and reimbursement. The role emphasizes strategic planning, market knowledge, and effective communication to position The Pennant Group as a high-quality home

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years' experience in health care marketing management, preferably in hospice operations.
• Able to market aggressively and interact tactfully with customers and the community.
• Knowledge of corporate business management.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to laws and regulations regarding anti-kickback, lawful marketing activities, patient solicitation, and accurate marketing materials.
• Negotiates service contracts with managed care organizations, government agencies, and other payers to maximize reimbursement.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with referral and payer sources.
• Builds and monitors perceptions of The Pennant Group, Inc. as a high-quality provider.
• Assists in strategic planning to identify opportunities for additional or improved services.
• Maintains knowledge of agency markets, including government agencies, major payer groups, and competitors.
• Maintains knowledge of marketing as a field and shares information within the organization.
• Guides customers to community resources when services are not provided.
• Monitors and reports cost effectiveness of marketing efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Public relations skills

Autonomy and organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Manager to build and maintain relationships with customers, referral sources, and payers, and to respond to requests and negotiate service contracts with managed care organizations and government agencies.

You will collaborate with leadership to drive strategies that improve service coverage and reimbursement. The role emphasizes strategic planning, market knowledge, and effective communication to position The Pennant Group as a high-quality home