Payer Contracting Director

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Payer Contracting Director to lead contracting initiatives and optimize performance across our health system. You will collaborate with clinical and operational teams to develop innovative payment solutions and advance value-based care strategies, serving as a key liaison with payors.

Onsite presence in Corvallis, OR as needed. This executive role requires a business or healthcare background, 4+ years in a similar role, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or healthcare required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Four years of senior-level contracting experience required.
• Experience with managed care systems and contract terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead payer contracting initiatives to support value-based care strategies.
• Serve as liaison between Samaritan Health Services and health plans.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to develop innovative payment solutions.
• Optimize contract performance and ensure compliance across contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Communication & team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or healthcare

Master's degree preferred

Job description

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

At Samaritan Health Services, we're looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Payer Contracting Director to lead payer contracting initiatives that directly support our mission of improving the health of our communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare contracting professional who enjoys negotiating complex agreements, analyzing financial performance, and collaborating across clinical and operational teams to develop innovative payment solutions.

In this highly visible role, you'll serve as a key liaison between Samaritan and health plans, helping to optimize contract performance while advancing value-based care strategies across our health system.

This position will require an onsite presence in Corvallis, OR for meetings when needed.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Contract Management teams at Samaritan Health Services are committed to building relationships with payors as well as involved in contract review, negotiation and performance. The teams work closely with all departments within the Health System relative to contract compliance and managed care issues. We also work closely with the Quality, Population Health and Clinical teams exploring and negotiating new payment methodologies, and developing, implementing, and managing value based payment strategies. We also build and maintain the payor contracts in the computer system.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a healthcare related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Four (4) years experience in a position of similar responsibility and complexity required.

Experience or training in managed care systems and contract terminology preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.

Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.

Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.

Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

SIT

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs