Payer Contracting Specialist (Data-Driven Negotiations)

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 77,075 - 119,466; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage with no copay

Emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing programs

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System is seeking a Contract Administrator responsible for supporting contracting strategies and negotiating with commercial and governmental payers. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Health Care Administration, possess strong negotiation skills, and have 4-6 years of experience in managed care.

The position offers excellent health care coverage and requires a commitment to patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in managed care negotiations and managed care network operations required.
• 1–3 years of experience leading complex payer negotiations and mediation.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may substitute as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Make data-supported recommendations and support the development of AMHS contracting strategies.
• Negotiate with established and new payers, both commercial and governmental.
• Review proposals and make data-informed recommendations for internal consideration.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Health Care Administration

Master’s Degree in Business or Health Care Administration

Job description

100 Albany Med Health System is seeking a Contract Administrator responsible for supporting contracting strategies and negotiating with commercial and governmental payers. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Health Care Administration, possess strong negotiation skills, and have 4-6 years of experience in managed care.

The position offers excellent health care coverage and requires a commitment to patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.