Payer Contracting Lead – Revenue Optimization

Brault; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brault is seeking a Payer Contract Specialist to support negotiation, implementation, and management of payer contracts across the organization. This role focuses on ensuring optimal reimbursement and compliance while collaborating with internal teams to interpret and execute payer agreements.

The ideal candidate will analyze contract terms, monitor performance, and contribute to data-driven strategies to improve revenue cycle outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in revenue cycle management or related healthcare financial role.
• 2+ years in healthcare payer contracting.

Responsibilities

• Contract development & negotiation support with Chief Compliance Officer/GC.
• Monitor contract termination dates and coordinate renewals/terminations.
• Gather and analyze data to support negotiation strategy and revenue cycle improvements.
• Assist with preparation and review of payer contracts, amendments, and fee schedules.
• Owns payer contract module in Athena, including fee schedules and rule-based logic.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Adobe

Communication skills

Payer contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business

Tools

Laserfiche

Athena IDX

Job description

Brault is seeking a Payer Contract Specialist to support negotiation, implementation, and management of payer contracts across the organization. This role focuses on ensuring optimal reimbursement and compliance while collaborating with internal teams to interpret and execute payer agreements.

The ideal candidate will analyze contract terms, monitor performance, and contribute to data-driven strategies to improve revenue cycle outcomes.