Payer Contracting Lead & Negotiation Expert

Brault; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brault is seeking a Payer Contract Specialist to support negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of payer contracts to maximize reimbursement and ensure compliance. The role involves analyzing contract terms, evaluating reimbursement methods, and coordinating with internal teams to execute agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a background in revenue cycle management, payer contracting, and strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in Athena IDX and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business preferred.
• 3-5 years in revenue cycle management or related healthcare financial role.
• 2+ years' experience in healthcare payer contracting.

Responsibilities

• Support negotiation, implementation, and management of payer contracts.
• Assist with contract development, amendments, and fee schedules.
• Monitor payer performance and provide data-driven insights for negotiations.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and clinical teams during contract execution and renewals.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation to internal departments.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business

3-5 years revenue cycle experience

Tools

Athena IDX

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Job description

Brault is seeking a Payer Contract Specialist to support negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of payer contracts to maximize reimbursement and ensure compliance. The role involves analyzing contract terms, evaluating reimbursement methods, and coordinating with internal teams to execute agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a background in revenue cycle management, payer contracting, and strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in Athena IDX and related tools.