Payer Contracting Lead – Transplant Programs

Intermountain Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

AP4P - annual pay-for-performance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Payer Contracting Manager for the Transplant Program. The role focuses on strategic payer relationships, specialty network contracting, and complex negotiations to grow transplant outreach and strengthen referrals.

Responsibilities include overseeing contract negotiations, rate optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Compliance. Remote work is possible with travel as needed; candidates outside the listed states may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supporting complex negotiations.
• Experience in a professional role that requires effective verbal and written communication to present advanced topics clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data into concise summaries without sacrificing details.
• Experience leading teams, including cross-functional teams.
• Mentoring teams and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of assigned payer relationships, including contract language negotiation and management, rate research and negotiation, dispute resolution, and relationship management.
• Maintains ongoing expertise of all assigned contracts, including language, rates, methodologies, and contracted providers.
• Ensures contract language, documentation, payment rate/methodology, storage, and issues follow standard practices.
• Represents Payer Contracting and Intermountain Health in key relationships, including leading Joint Operating Committees.
• Establishes and maintains long-term relationships with highly aligned payers.
• Coordinates with Finance and Revenue Cycle for risk-based contracting and proactive care strategies.
• Coordinates with Legal and Compliance for regulatory compliance and language consistency.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to Payer Contracting Managers.

Skills

Contracting Strategies

Healthcare Contracts

Negotiations

Payer Contracting

Proactive Care

Risk-based Contracting

Relationship Management

Managed Care

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Payer Contracting Manager for the Transplant Program. The role focuses on strategic payer relationships, specialty network contracting, and complex negotiations to grow transplant outreach and strengthen referrals.

Responsibilities include overseeing contract negotiations, rate optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Compliance. Remote work is possible with travel as needed; candidates outside the listed states may be considered.